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Guardiola admits Man City trained nothing before FA Cup final as treble push squeezes schedule
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Published on 15 May 2026
Guardiola says City trained absolutely nothing after Palace
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would have preferred a full seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, but the tight run-up is the “price of success” after winning the League Cup. City’s schedule has been compressed by Premier League and FA Cup matches as they chase a domestic treble, leaving Guardiola disappointed with the lack of ideal preparation. He added that the team trained “absolutely nothing” since beating Crystal Palace and will make a late fitness call on Rodri.
- Guardiola wanted seven days, but City got far less
- City won the League Cup, compressing the fixture run-in
- City are two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League
- Guardiola said City trained nothing since Palace on Wednesday
- FA Cup final is Saturday at Wembley versus Chelsea
- Late fitness decision expected for midfielder Rodri
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