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

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

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 Crystal Palace captain has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

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

The Crystal Palace defender would become City’s second signing of the January transfer window.

Guehi’s current deal at Selhurst Park will expire at the end of June.

Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi all scored their first international goals in between strikes from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.

Guehi has a year left on his deal.