Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that "pure logic" suggests Marc Guehi should be allowed to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Because it was only this season that the EFL relaxed its cup-tied rules to allow a player to feature for two clubs. It means Guehi is the only player to be cup-tied in the Carabao Cup this season. Guardiola says that the EFL should reconsider but BBC Sport understands his request will not be granted. Indeed, Arsenal would have had something to say had the EFL altered the rule to allow an England international to play against them in the final.

Source: BBC February 05, 2026 13:40 UTC