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Dom Smith

Arsenal boost as EFL make Carabao Cup final rule change decision

Rivals: Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola - (London Standard)

Marc Guehi cannot play for Manchester City against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final next month, with the EFL insisting it will not change a controversial rule mid-season that deems him ineligible.

Guehi was unable to play for City in their 3-1 semi-final second leg win over Newcastle on Wednesday night because of a rule which stated a player cannot play for two clubs in the same season of the competition if they transferred to the second club after the first leg of the semi-final.

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