Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola sends warning to Man United as he prepares his side for the Emirate FA Cup final against the Red Devils at the Wembley Stadium for the second consecutive times.
The Cityzens managed to secure a place in the final of the FA Cup after recording a 1-0 victory against Chelsea on Saturday. Bernardo Silva’s 84th minutes goal sent Pep Guardiola’s side to the final during the difficult match.
Man City players were not at their best during the match due to fatigue of playing two knockout matches in days. They were up against Real Madrid for 120 minutes in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match on Wednesday before the Saturday clash with Chelsea.
They, however, managed to get the job done and Pep Guardiola was happy with the result and the determination of his players to make the final even though it was difficult.
The elated City manager, while speaking after the match said he loves to play at the England national stadium having recorded victory at the venue on many occasions, including the recent FA Cup glory some few months ago.
“To be here as Manchester City manager – with a chance to make the Final of this incredible competition once again – really is something very beautiful for me, my players and my staff. I love being at Wembley,” Pep said during the official matchday programme.
“I won two Champions League titles here with Barcelona – once as a player under the old Twin Towers back in 1992 when we defeated Sampdoria, and once as a manager in 2011 when we beat Manchester United.”
Pep Guardiola Preparing For Another Wembley Showdown Against Manchester United
Manchester City will once again come up against their City rivals, Manchester United, this season. The Red Devils managed to secure a victory against Conventry City to set up another Manchester Derby.
The Cityzens are unbeaten in their previous three matches against the Red Devils. They came out victorious the last time both teams met at Wembley Stadium. Man City won 2-1 to win the FA Cup trophy in a successful treble-winning season.
This campaign, Pep Guardiola’s men won both Premier League tiers, a 3-0 win at the Old Trafford back in October 2023 and a 3-1 victory at thr Etihad Stadium in March.
The winning streak could be extended to four straight wins in May at the Wembley Stadium, a place Pep Guardiola claimed he loves to be.
“With City I have been here many, many times. I can say honestly it is always special to me and those memories will never, ever fade,” the tactician said.