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Winning FA Cup would be ideal preparation for Real Madrid - Guardiola

Champions League - Group C - GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Manchester City - Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia - December 11, 2019 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Manchester City’s slim hopes of retaining their Premier League crown have gone but they still have two trophies in their crosshairs, manager Pep Guardiola said after the club reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United.

As well as the Cup, City are also still in the hunt for the Champions League title and hold a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the away leg of their last 16 clash in February before the competition was suspended due to COVID-19.

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