Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants a rule change to allow defender Marc Guehi to feature in the Carabao Cup final. City will face Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Guehi, who joined City from Crystal Palace for £20m on January 19, is currently ineligible. He previously played for Crystal Palace in the competition. English Football League rules state a player can represent two clubs in the Carabao Cup if they join the second club before the semi-final first leg. Guehi's transfer occurred after City's semi-final first leg.
Manchester City secured their place in the final by defeating Newcastle United 5-1 on aggregate. Arsenal reached the final after beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate. Guardiola has asked City to write to the EFL, but he remains pessimistic about a rule change.
