'We have to do it' - Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to complete treble tilt after FA Cup win

03.06.2023 - 22:56 rte.ie

Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City team to cement their greatness by winning the Champions League following their latest FA Cup success.City completed the domestic double for a second time under Guardiola as they overpowered rivals Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday.Ilkay Gundogan scored both goals, including a stunning volley after just 12 seconds – the fastest goal in FA Cup final history – as City proved far too strong for their neighbours.Yet, for all their success in recent years, which also includes five Premier League titles and four Carabao Cups, Champions League glory has eluded them.They will have the chance to put that right and secure a glorious treble when they face Inter Milan in next week's final in Istanbul.City manager Guardiola said: "Everybody knows it.

We have done incredible seasons – five Premier Leagues, two FA Cups, Carabao Cups, but we have to win the Champions League to be recognised like the team deserves to be recognised."We have to admit it, without the Champions League – it has been amazing, it has been fun – but we are missing (something).

We have to do it."We are one game away. I would say it is incredible, remarkable, that in three years we have had two finals and one semi-final of the Champions League."But in the end we have to win it.

I know how it works. I said to the players, 'You have to put the pressure on yourself. To be recognised as something good you have to win in Europe’."Before they fully switch focus to Inter, City can reflect on another superb trophy-winning performance.Things did not all go their way.

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