"I said to the club, they have to ask, definitely. I don't understand the reason why he cannot play in the final in March, when I have been here for a long time. The rules to buy a player depends on Fifa, Uefa, the Premier League who say, OK the transfer window is open, when you buy a player you have to play, no? It's logic. Of course we are going to try [for] him to play. Pure logic."
"Even if it was never particularly likely that Guehi would be allowed to play, this is a bit of a boost for Arsenal as they prepare to take on City at Wembley next month. Mikel Arteta's side are desperate to end their six-year wait for a trophy, and it won't be easy defeating this City side, even if they've not been at their best this season."
"Any boost they can get will be welcome, with City suffering some injuries in defence in recent times that could prove costly in a big game like this. That's why Guehi was signed from Crystal Palace this January, and Guardiola will no doubt be furious that he can't use the England international in what is sure to be one of his team's most important games all season."
Manchester City signed England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January to bolster a defence hit by recent injuries. Guehi is currently ineligible to play in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in March because of transfer and eligibility rules governed by Fifa, Uefa and the Premier League. Pep Guardiola questioned the ruling and said the club will seek permission for Guehi to play, calling it logical that a purchased player should be able to participate. Arsenal see Guehi's ineligibility as a potential boost as they chase a trophy after six years.
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