Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City would not indulge in 'even one beer' to celebrate their 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on Saturday, with the Premier League title still at stake. The manager, however, remained evasive regarding his future at the club.
Second Trophy of the Season
Antoine Semenyo's deft flicked finish in the 72nd minute secured City's second trophy of the season at Wembley, following their Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal in March. Despite the success, Guardiola insisted there was no time for revelry.
'Home [now] – not even one beer,' he said. 'Next Monday after Aston Villa, we’re going to celebrate it with the women’s team. The club said that to me [with] some parade in Manchester because we must celebrate with both teams.'
No Time to Celebrate
Guardiola highlighted the congested schedule as a reason for curtailing celebrations. 'There is no time [to celebrate]. Chelsea had seven days to prepare for the final, we had three days and yesterday [Friday] was a nightmare. We spent six hours from the city to here. The trains are a little bit of a problem in this country.'
The victory keeps City in contention for a historic treble, with the Premier League title race going down to the wire. Guardiola's focus remains firmly on the upcoming league fixtures, with a crucial match against Aston Villa on the horizon.
