ITV was forced to apologise to viewers after a technical issue caused audio disruption during its pre-match coverage of the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
Around an hour before kick-off, ITV encountered a sound problem while simulcasting Sky Sports' pre-match build-up on its channel and streaming service ITVX. Presenter Mark Chapman and Arsenal legend Ian Wright were on screen, but no audio was broadcast.
ITV displayed an on-screen apology reading: “We apologise for the audio disruption.” The issue affected coverage less than an hour before the match began.
Arsenal entered the final after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, while City suffered a defeat to Real Madrid in their last-16 tie. Both teams faced injury concerns, with Arsenal missing Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, and City without Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
Mikel Arteta made two changes to the Arsenal side that beat Leverkusen, starting Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal and Viktor Gyokeres in attack. City’s Pep Guardiola aimed to secure one of three trophies still available for his side this season.
