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.
Manchester City’s treble hopes hinge on a punishing seven-day run: facing Crystal Palace, meeting Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and then traveling to Bournemouth. With the Premier League title race against Arsenal still tight, City will rely on squad depth after already securing the League Cup—turning this stretch into their season’s defining test.
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Chelsea’s American ownership is facing a growing crisis as results slide and optimism evaporates ahead of the FA Cup semi. A Champions League exit, a five-game losing streak, and heavy spending on unproven players have fueled fan anger and player disillusionment. With mounting debt, financial losses, and managerial instability, the club’s next direction—and ability to attract stars—looks uncertain.
Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior after a disastrous Premier League spell that produced five straight losses without scoring. The club confirmed the decision on Wednesday, with Rosenior out less than four months after taking charge and only four days before Chelsea’s FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. The move raises pressure on the club’s crowded ownership and finances.
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