Pep was also surprised by Manchester City's performance, saying, "It was like an incredible machine" 'Marmusi multi-goal' overpowered Newcastle 3-1 'to advance to the League Cup final'

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Pep Guardiola (56), the Manchester City manager, praised his players.

Manchester City won 3-1 at home in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the "2025-2026 Carabao Cup (League Cup)" against Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 5th (Korea time).

Manchester City, which won 2-0 away in the first leg, advanced to the final with a 5-1 aggregate score. Manchester City will compete with Arsenal for the championship in the final. The final will be held on March 23 at Wembley Stadium in London.

It is also interesting to note that the final between the teams currently ranked first and second in the EPL has been held. Arsenal came in first with 53 points and Manchester City came in second with 47 points. The league's championship competition team will also compete for the championship in the Cup.

Manchester City is trying to win its ninth championship in five years after the 2020-2021 season. Arsenal are aiming for the third top in 33 years because they are afraid to win the 1992-1993 season.

The confrontation between the two teams also draws attention as a teacher-student clash. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has assisted Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as a Manchester City coach in the past.

Manchester City took the lead with Omar Marmusi's first goal in the first seven minutes of the first half. Then in the 29th minute of the first half, Marmusi completed a multi-goal. Manchester City, which gained momentum, widened the gap in the 32nd minute of the first half with a goal from Tiani Renders. Antony Elanga allowed a run in the 17th minute of the second half, but the game ended with Manchester City's 3-1 victory.

After the game, Guardiola did not hide his joy. According to Manchester City's official website, he said, "It's never a given to go to the finals. "It's a great achievement to reach the final five times in the last 10 years," he said.

"Except for last season, we were like 'incredible machines' every day in this tournament," he said, praising the team's consistency.

He also expressed caution and respect for Arsenal, his opponent in the final. "It will be a good experience to meet Arsenal in the final," Guardiola said, adding, "Arnal is the best team in Europe and maybe the world in terms of current play style and statistics." "I hope all players will prepare healthy and play a good game by March," he said.

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