Man City manager Guardiola criticised FA Cup schedule after 66-hour gap between Champions League exit and semi-final.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola criticised the "unacceptable" FA Cup schedule after his team reached the final by beating Chelsea 1-0. Guardiola's side had a 66-hour gap between their Champions League exit and the FA Cup semi-final, with Chelsea, Man Utd and Coventry having an extra day to prepare. Guardiola expressed concerns for the players' health and accused the authorities of damaging their wellbeing.