MANCHESTER — Pep Guardiola has put Arsenal on a pedestal, labeling them the “best team in Europe” after Manchester City clinically brushed aside Newcastle United to reach the Carabao Cup final.
A first-half blitz featuring an Omar Marmoush brace and a Tijjani Reijnders strike secured a 3-1 win (5-1 on aggregate) at the Etihad on Wednesday.
City now turn their sights to a heavyweight Wembley showdown against Mikel Arteta’s league leaders on March 22.
“It is a pleasure to play against Arsenal, the best team right now in Europe and maybe the world,” Guardiola said post-match.
“The stats and the way they play are exceptional. I just pray we arrive in March with our players fit to