Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would have preferred a full seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, but the tight run-up is the “price of success” after winning the League Cup. City’s schedule has been compressed by Premier League and FA Cup matches as they chase a domestic treble, leaving Guardiola disappointed with the lack of ideal preparation. He added that the team trained “absolutely nothing” since beating Crystal Palace and will make a late fitness call on Rodri.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City feel no added pressure despite a must-win clash with Crystal Palace. With City five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and only three games left, dropping points could let Mikel Arteta’s side clinch the title. Guardiola insists the team’s mindset remains steady as the season nears its decisive stretch.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City expects Crystal Palace to act “professional” when selecting their team for the season’s final-day visit to Selhurst Park against Arsenal. Guardiola’s comments come with the title potentially hanging in the balance, three days after Palace’s scheduled matchday context, underscoring how every decision could shape the championship outcome.
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