Pep Guardiola issued stern Wembley warning just minutes into Carabao Cup FinalPep Guardiola is currently midway through a Premier League ban but was allowed on the bench at Wembley for the EFL Cup Final against Arsenal on Sunday - but had barely taken his seat when he was already in trouble againView 2 Images Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, was in trouble early on during the Carabao Cup Final (Image: 2026 Getty Images)Barely ten minutes had elapsed in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley and Pep Guardiola was already in trouble with officialdom. Age and experience have not mellowed the Manchester City manager. ‌Guardiola was allowed into the Wembley technical area as the ban does not apply to the Carabao Cup, but there was never any chance of him being on his best behaviour. Bramall went after Guardiola and gave him the crossed-hands gesture which told Pep not to repeat the offence. ITV apologise over Arsenal vs Man City Carabao Cup final issues as viewers furious READ MORE :Ian Wright in 'argument' with Carabao Cup final referees as Sky Sports mic picks up shouts READ MORE :While there are strong rumours this could be Guardiola’s last season in English football, no one could suggest his passion has in any way diminished.

Source: Daily Mirror March 22, 2026 22:41 UTC