The Norway international is going through an unusually quiet spell in front of goal.

The ineligible Guehi had to watch from the sidelines as Manchester City beat Newcastle to reach Wembley.

Pep Guardiola’s side won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 semi-final aggregate victory.

‘Good luck to the six teams who are in front of us for net spend for the last five years,’ Guardiola said.

Spurs’ first goal was contentious after striker Solanke appeared to kick through the back of Marc Guehi’s leg.

City have not provided details of Guardiola’s absence, but on Thursday he spoke at a charity event in Barcelona in support of Palestinian children.

The 16-year-old has reached a pre-agreement with the Gunners which will turn into a professional contract when he turns 17 on December 31.

It comes after Guardiola gave a speech in support of Palestinian children at a charity concert in his home city of Barcelona on Thursday.

The former Manchester United midfielder has won his first two games in charge since succeeding Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

City needed results elsewhere to go in their favour to be sure of finishing in the top eight.

Guardiola accused Farai Hallam, who was taking charge of his first Premier League game, of attempting to make the story about himself against Wolves.

City ended a run of poor results with the victory.

The striker has been struggling for goals lately.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, when asked about Guardiola’s comments, said: “We are doing a lot of things right but we are far from perfect.”

The players have decided to reimburse the cost of tickets for the 374 fans who made the trip to the Arctic Circle.

The Premier League team were well beaten by Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The England midfielder was substituted at half-time of City’s 2-0 derby loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Crystal Palace captain is expected to undergo a medical on Sunday.

The Norwegian has only scored one goal – a penalty – in his last six matches.

Antoine Semenyo scored again as City beat Newcastle 2-0 but he was denied a second after Erling Haaland was controversially ruled offside.

Trafford started the first three Premier League games of the season but then lost his place after City swooped for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Savinho and Oscar Bobb are out injured.

McFarlane took charge of the Blues at Manchester City following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.

Guardiola’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium runs until the summer of 2027.

Their returns are timely with City short of a number of players.

The Italy goalkeeper is already just one caution away from a ban after collecting the fourth yellow card of his short City career against Leeds.

Erling Haaland’s first-half brace had put City on course for a second consecutive win to start this season’s Champions League campaign.

Jaidon Anthony had cancelled out an early opener off Esteve.

The Manchester City forward suffered a knee injury on international duty with Egypt.

Guardiola says he has not even decided who he will select to face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The 44-year-old was part of the City set-up during the Club World Cup.

The Belgium winger produced an electric display as Manchester City thrashed Italian giants Juventus 5-2 in the Club World Cup on Thursday.

Echeverri scored his first City goal in the 6-0 Club World Cup win over Al Ain but was forced off at half-time.

Foden spoke this week of the difficulties he has experienced this season with ‘a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally’.

The Manchester City striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March.

Kevin De Bruyne faced United for the final time.

Amorim has tasted victory over City with Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon this season.

Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday he was optimistic the 24-year-old will be available in north London.

The Switzerland defender will miss “eight to 10 weeks”.

Man City fans displayed a picture of Rodri kissing the trophy with the message ‘Stop crying your heart out’, mocking Real’s boycott of the ceremony.

Haaland launched a ball at Gabriel’s head before telling Arteta to “stay humble” after the last match between Arsenal and Man City.

The forward signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract on Friday.

City are also looking to bring in Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov and have been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.