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Guardiola makes goalkeeper decision ahead of Carabao Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that backup goalkeeper James Trafford will start in the upcoming Carabao Cup final.

Trafford impressed in the semi-final victory against Newcastle, making several key saves.

City will compete against Arsenal in the final at Wembley on 22 March, a repeat of the 2017/18 final which City won.

New January signing Marc Guehi is ineligible to play in the final due to competition rules requiring registration before the semi-final first leg.

Guardiola expressed his bewilderment and frustration regarding Guehi's ineligibility, questioning the rule given the club's investment in the player.

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