Newcastle United made it three different League Cup winners in as many years last season, and the Magpies now hope to become the first repeat winners since Man City did it in 2021.

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea.

Guardiola and Tonali were seen in conversation after Manchester City knocked Newcastle United out of the Carabao Cup

Pep Guardiola overlooked a £800million-plus hole in his net spend calculations which highlights just how impressive Arsenal's rise has been ahead of back to back higher finishes

EFL sources have made it clear they will not allow Marc Guehi to play in the Carabao Cup final for Manchester City against Arsenal, even if Pep Guardiola follows through on his plan to request a rule