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Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel reveals why Chelsea beat Manchester City

Thomas Tuchel (left), Pep Guardiola [Photo: Courtesy]

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel said his side were closing the gap with Manchester City and their "benchmark" coach Pep Guardiola after the Londoners' 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win on Saturday.

The victory for the Blues -- Tuchel's first over Guardiola -- contrasted with a 3-1 drubbing at home by City in early January, which hastened the departure of former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and his replacement by Tuchel.

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