ANOTHER CUP WIN FOR GUARDIOLA

PEP GUARDIOLA has triumphed in his bid for five substitutions to be allowed in Carabao Cup ties for the rest of the season. The Manchester City boss campaigned to increase the number permitted from three. A charm offensive saw 14 of the remaining 16 clubs in the competition give their backing. City have won the League Cup four times in a row under the Catalan’s watch.

MIKE KEEGAN