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Man City’s Jesus in line for Wembley return against Arsenal

But that is fascinating from my point of view because the expectations are higher. And we are not able. “Because it’s maybe our only opportunity to get a trophy this season”. The championship is more of a marathon and this is more condensed and a quicker reward. And that people wanted to us to win a trophy or questioned us about winning a trophy.

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He has been proved right.

His stunning free-kick against Middlesbrough helped them to a win last time out and Guardiola said it was that type of magic which separated Sanchez from other players. Getting past Manchester City will be difficult on its own, but having either Tottenham or Chelsea to face afterwards will make attaining the coveted FA Cup even harder. A crucial FA Cup semi-final set under a cloud of controversy and concern. He took two views on Friday.

“During the part of the season when we went four or five games without winning I went home and said: “Pep now you have to see how good you are as a manager, now is the moment to show yourself”.

Minutes later, he changed tack, saying that lifting a trophy would “put in the hearts and heads of my players how good they are”.

Wilshere suffered a broken leg last weekend to bring to an end a season-long loan spell at Bournemouth, a move that was aimed at giving the 25-year-old more game time.

With the 3-4-3 system, Wenger had to work his flanks which were Nacho Monreal and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – with the latter being one of the best players on the pitch, putting in a quality display in what would seem like a team performance as the final whistle was blown. When you lose more you learn more.

“The philosophy is a little bit similar because you have two teams are going to attack”.

“That’s why it’s important for the future of the club”.

“Wenger believes league form will count for nothing in Sunday’s match and he sees no reason why the Gunners can not reach their third FA Cup final in four seasons”. He has scored four goals in four matches in FA Cup this season, and has scored six goals in the last seven appearances for City. Especially, considering Aguero’s form in this season’s FA Cup and his overall goal scoring form. To say I was devastated was an understatement. “Of course, in terms of that, to achieve a final, it doesn’t matter which one”.

Brazil global Jesus has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his foot in February but returned to training earlier this month.

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“Wembley is an important part of my life”, Guardiola said. They average almost two goals per game in the league, and have some of the most exciting talents in European football.

Que sera sera