Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season and for the third time in six years.
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A combative Pep Guardiola delivered a cutting and sarcastic response to criticism of his detailed on-pitch chat with Jack Grealish after Manchester City's goalless draw with Arsenal.
The Catalan pulled Grealish aside for a debrief after his substitute appearance at the Etihad, with the cameras picking up the animated conversation led by Guardiola, who has made a habit over the years of passing feedback on to players while they are still on the pitch rather than waiting for the dressing room. The exchange with Grealish lasted more than 20 seconds and it has since been criticised in some quarters, with Guardiola being told he should wait until he is back in private before holding those conversations.
The City boss was asked about that during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Aston Villa game and why he often held those discussions on the pitch, but he delivered a response dripping with sarcasm towards his critics.
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"I do it for the cameras, my ego. I'm the famous person of the team and I need the cameras to go to sleep with incredible satisfaction," said Guardiola.
"I always try to criticise the players there and let them know how bad they are. Especially when Erling (Haaland) scores three goals, the cameras have to be on me."
That Sunday stalemate has left City third in the title race and they need Liverpool and Arsenal to drop points if they are to make it four league titles in a row.
"Just winning games is all you have to do," he added. "Not many chances to [Liverpool and Arsenal] to drop points but there are still nine games," he said.
"Aston Villa play to
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season and for the third time in six years.
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