Newcastle Upon Tyne –
Manchester City failed to hold the Premier League title. Now is the time City step on the gas to defend the FA Cup and ensure qualification for the Champions League.
City had to lose the title which he held for two years after losing 1-2 to Chelsea last week. As a result, Liverpool’s 23-point advantage at the top of the standings will not be able to be pursued again until the end of the season.
However, that does not mean that City must lament over that failure. Because the proof they immediately step on when they beat Newcastle United 2-0 at St James’ Park on Monday (6/29/2020) early this morning WIB in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
City also advanced to the FA Cup semifinals for two consecutive seasons and have the opportunity to retain the trophy that was won last season. In addition, Manchester City can still qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals.
Because now they have pocketed a 2-1 advantage from the first 16 of the first leg at home to Real Madrid. In addition, City also has a mission to ensure that they finish in the last four with two more wins in the Premier League.
“After the defeat of Chelsea in London, of course we have a little trouble getting focused in the Premier League,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was quoted as saying. Sportskeeda.
“We want to qualify for the Champions League, it’s not yet but getting closer, we only need two wins,” he continued.
“But of course, now there is the FA Cup and the Champions League. It is rather different due to the fact we played at Wembley, we were the defending champions last season, we have qualified for the semifinals and it was very good. Then, we will prepare ourselves to face Madrid at the end of the season. . “
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