"The EFL will not change the rules to allow Manchester City defender Marc Guehi to play in the EFL Cup final, despite protestations from manager Pep Guardiola. City knocked out holders Newcastle United 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals to progress to the showpiece at Wembley, where they will face Premier League leaders Arsenal next month. But Guehi will be unable to feature in the final, even with the EFL relaxing some of its rules around cup-tied players for this season."
"The competition rules state Guehi had to have joined City "prior to the closure of the Winter transfer window, or the first leg of the semi-final (whichever is sooner)" to be eligible to play for them having already featured for Crystal Palace. City were able to utilise Antoine Semenyo in the semi-final despite the winger already playing for Bournemouth in the competition. Semenyo was signed on January 9, four days before City faced Newcastle in the first leg."
Manchester City reached the EFL Cup final after a 5-1 aggregate victory over Newcastle and will face Arsenal at Wembley. Marc Guehi cannot play in the final because he joined City after the competition's eligibility cutoff, which requires joining prior to the winter transfer window closure or the first leg of the semi-final. The EFL relaxed some cup-tied rules this season but will not make further exceptions for Guehi. City fielded Antoine Semenyo in the semi-final because he signed on January 9, before the first leg. Pep Guardiola publicly urged the EFL to reconsider Guehi's eligibility.
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