DBasia.news – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola promises his team will take revenge on Chelsea in the Champions League final. Previously, The Citizens experienced two successive defeats from the Blues.
Manchester City performed poorly against Chelsea in the 2020-2021 Premier League match, at the Etihad Stadium, Sunday (9/4). Despite obtaining a number of golden opportunities including penalty kicks, Man City lost 2-1.
Previously, Manchester City also lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinal match. Inevitably, concerns arise as Man City will challenge Chelsea in the Champions League final this season.
However, Pep Guardiola insisted that the previous two matches against Chelsea were not a reflection of what would happen in the final. Manchester Blue will improve with the remaining time.
“We still have 21 days before the Champions League final. We will see what will happen in the final,” explained Pep Guardiola on Manchester City’s official website.
“This is a different competition. We tried to do well. We will analyze and have the best possible final,” continued the former Barcelona coach.
“Chelsea have been in the Champions League final many times. Meanwhile, we have only reached the final once. We will try to give our best.”
Nearest Target
Pep Guardiola doesn’t want his team’s focus to become divided after losing against Chelsea. Guardiola insists he will try to seal the Premier League title in the match against Newcastle United.
After that, Man City will not immediately put their whole heart into the final. The Citizens will still finish the remaining Premier League matches as best they can.
“Next, we will visit Newcastle United headquarters and try to win the Premier League. Then, our attention will turn to Brighton and Everton. After that, we will prepare for the final.”