Pep Guardiola after Man City’s victory over Newcastle United (Picture: Getty)Pep Guardiola hailed Arsenal as ‘the best team in Europe and maybe the world’ after Manchester City set up a Carabao Cup final against the Gunners by beating holders Newcastle United. Manchester City will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on March 22 after the Premier League leaders beat London rivals Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in their semi-final. ‘Hopefully, we arrive all good, all fit in March to compete against an exceptional, top-class team,’ Guardiola said after eliminating Carabao Cup holders Newcastle. Omar Marmoush scored twice as Man City thumped Newcastle (Picture: Getty)‘Hopefully, we arrive fit, fine, well, everybody ready. The first title we won here was in the Carabao Cup.

Source: Metro February 05, 2026 14:49 UTC