Every word from Guardiola press conference ahead of FA Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Guardiola acknowledged the historic rivalry with United despite City’s recent dominance. He expressed respect for United’s history but avoided commenting on their current situation.

City will be nearly full-strength for the final, with only Ederson unavailable. Guardiola highlighted the chance to achieve a historic “back-to-back double” as a potential motivator for his players.

Guardiola acknowledged the pressure of a cup final but believes his players can thrive under it. He warned against complacency after recently winning the Premier League title.

Guardiola expressed sympathy for Erik ten Hag’s situation at United, particularly regarding injuries. He acknowledged the pressure managers face at big clubs like City and United.

Disappointed at the dismissal of Barcelona manager Xavi, Guardiola highlighted the pressure and precarious nature of a manager’s job.

Guardiola emphasized City’s focus on winning the FA Cup and potentially achieving a historic feat. He acknowledged the challenge posed by United but remained confident in his team’s ability to perform.