“I’m so impressed” – Pep Guardiola reacts to Manchester City’s FA Youth Cup final win over Man United

“I’m so impressed” – Pep Guardiola reacts to Manchester City’s FA Youth Cup final win over Man United

• Manchester City beat Manchester United to win the FA Youth Cup on Thursday evening
• Guardiola says he is “so impressed” by the talent City produce at the CFA every season
• The City manager hopes “everyone in the academy enjoys this achievement”

Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Manchester City’s academy after the club’s U18 side beat Manchester United to lift the FA Youth Cup on Thursday evening.

City’s young starlets beat their city rivals in the final to claim one of English football’s most prestigious youth honours, adding another piece of silverware to the cabinet as the senior side also prepare for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

Speaking to Simon Bajkowski of the Manchester Evening News, Guardiola was warm in his praise for the academy’s work and pointed to the regularity with which young talent from the City Football Academy catches his eye in first-team training sessions.

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I’m so impressed by the talent we produce, says Pep

Guardiola made clear the achievement carries genuine meaning beyond the trophy itself, framing it as a collective reward for the entire academy structure.

“Every season I’m so impressed by the talent we produce at the CFA – I see it when the young players train with us,” he said. “I hope everyone in the academy enjoys this achievement because it’s a reward for all the hard work and commitment.”