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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City won't take Bristol City lightly in FA Cup clash

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says there is no guarantee that his Premier League giants can progress against Championship side Bristol City in their FA Cup fifth round-clash on Tuesday.

The Premier League champions travel to Ashton Gate to face a team who are on a 12-game unbeaten run. Nigel Pearson's side, who have moved up to 13th in the Championship, have not lost in any competition since December. "From my experience in this country, in the last six years, when you play away in the FA Cup at a Championship team, it is always, always tough.

Home is a little different," Guardiola said. "Last 12 games – no defeat. That means they are there. My scouts are saying it's a good team.

The manager has experience, did really well with Leicester and Watford when he was there one or two seasons ago. "It's a final.

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