Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola

TL;DR

Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City's season is successful regardless of winning the Premier League or FA Cup. City faces Chelsea in the FA Cup final after falling short in the Champions League and trailing Arsenal in the league.

Key points

Guardiola claims season is successful regardless of trophies
City faces Chelsea in FA Cup final
City knocked out of Champions League by Real Madrid
City five points behind Arsenal in Premier League
Fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance for City

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (Darren Staples) (Darren Staples/AFP/AFP) Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea. Guardiola's side will put their attempt to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal on hold as they head to Wembley for a fourth successive FA Cup final appearance. City start every season with the Premier League and Champions League as their main targets, but they are on the verge of falling short in both. Knocked out of the Champions League last-16 by Real Madrid in March, City will be five points behind Arsenal if the Gunners beat relegated Burnley at home on Monday. Guardiola's men can close the gap back to two points with a victory at Bournemouth in their penultimate match of the season on Tuesday. But Arsenal would then still be able to guarantee their first English title since 2004 by winning at Crystal Palace on May 24. Having already won the League Cup by beating Arsenal, City have a chance for a domestic double this weekend. However, Guardiola is adamant the campaign has been positive, no matter what happens at Wembley or in the title race. "It depends on the trophies you lift. Sometimes you lift trophies and the season has been successful," said Guardiola, who would only offer "we'll see" when asked if Rodri would be fit to start in midfield. "Sometimes, you lift and the truth is the season has been really, really bad. "I said a few weeks ago this season has been good. Really, really good."

Q&A

What did Pep Guardiola say about Manchester City's season success?

Pep Guardiola stated that the season has been successful for Manchester City, regardless of whether they win the Premier League or the FA Cup.

Who will Manchester City face in the FA Cup final?

Manchester City will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

What is Manchester City's current position in the Premier League?

Manchester City is currently five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

How many FA Cup finals has Manchester City reached consecutively?

Manchester City is making its fourth consecutive appearance in the FA Cup final.