Man City set up Arsenal final after 3-1 win, Guardiola queries cup rule
Report claims Guardiola held a ‘deep conversation’ with Sandro Tonali post-match, with Manchester City interested in the Newcastle midfielder as a potential long-term option.
After City reached the 2026 Carabao Cup final, Guardiola’s comments drew criticism, but details are not provided.
Guardiola says James Trafford will start the Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal after impressing in the 3-1 semi win. He also questioned rules barring January signing Marc Guehi from the final.
Pep Guardiola will ask the EFL for permission for Marc Guéhi to play the Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal, calling the registration rule ‘difficult to understand’. Antoine Semenyo is eligible.
City’s 3-1 win over Newcastle sets up a Wembley final vs Arsenal on 22 March, with further clashes possible in the league, FA Cup and Champions League as Guardiola faces Arteta.
City beat Newcastle 3-1 at the Etihad, 5-1 on aggregate, to reach the League Cup final vs Arsenal on 22 March. Omar Marmoush scored twice, Tijjani Reijnders added another before Anthony Elanga’s reply.
Arne Slot says Liverpool’s home match with Manchester City will measure their progress after a 3-0 defeat at the Etihad. He warns City ‘are a force’, noting their depth after beating Newcastle.
City Football Group’s Bahia agree a summer move for Tottenham striker Alejo Véliz on a 5-year deal. He stays at Rosario Central until his loan ends, with a potential pathway within the CFG network.
Guardiola’s ‘big man, little man’ tweak put Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo wide, freeing Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden to rip Newcastle apart in a 3-1 win despite Haaland starting on the bench.
