Pep Guardiola emphasized the importance of winning the FA Cup as a means to mitigate the damage from a disappointing season for Manchester City. Currently trailing leaders Liverpool in the Premier League and facing challenges in securing Champions League qualification, the FA Cup represents the team's best chance at silverware. With a semifinal match against Nottingham Forest pending, Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of the season but expressed hope for success in the cup. Nottingham Forest, defying odds, is also vying for Champions League qualification, underscoring the matchup's significance.
The FA Cup keeps us safe. But the Premier League dictates how good your season has been, and it has not been good, but it could be worse.
We have to make the final first. Too many matches this season have not been good. We will avoid bigger damage for the club [if we win the FA Cup].
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