Yahoo Sports · Apr 28, 2025
Pep Guardiola insists winning FA Cup is not enough
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has clarified that winning the FA Cup will not be enough to consider the season a success.
The City boss has faced a challenging campaign, dealing with several difficulties, including injuries and a drop in form from some of his top players.
Despite these struggles, City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals, securing a place in the final against Crystal Palace.
When asked if qualifying for the Champions League and winning the FA Cup would mark a successful season, Guardiola rejected the idea.
“No – the season has not been good,” he said. “We are a thousand-million points behind Liverpool! The season has not been good.”