"Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City have had a successful season, whether or not they win the Premier League title or the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday. Guardiola's side will put their attempt to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal on hold as they head to Wembley for a fourth successive FA Cup final appearance. City start every season with the Premier League and Champions League as their main targets, but they are on the verge of falling short in both."
"Having already won the League Cup by beating Arsenal, City have a chance for a domestic double this weekend. However, Guardiola is adamant the campaign has been positive, no matter what happens at Wembley or in the title race. It depends on the trophies you lift. Sometimes you lift trophies and the season has been successful, said Guardiola, who would only offer we'll see when asked if Rodri would be fit to start in midfield."
"After starting with Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku on the bench for Wednesday's win against Crystal Palace, Guardiola is likely to field a full-strength team against Chelsea instead of prioritising the title fight. It is the final of the FA Cup. The message is there are two prestigious clubs at Wembley in the FA Cup final. Our fans make an incredible effort to c"
Manchester City play Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley, seeking to build on League Cup success and pursue a domestic double. Pep Guardiola says the season can be judged by trophies lifted, maintaining that it has been successful regardless of outcomes in the Premier League title race or the FA Cup. City have reached a fourth successive FA Cup final appearance and will pause their attempt to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal during the final. City were eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid in March. Arsenal can extend their lead if they win remaining matches, while City can reduce the gap with results before May 24. Guardiola is expected to field a full-strength team against Chelsea rather than prioritise the league fight.
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