Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has reacted to his side’s FA Cup semi-final 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
Bernardo Silva scored the only goal of the match to send City to the final.
Guardiola’s side will now take on the winner between Coventry and Manchester United in the final.
Speaking after the Man City defeated Chelsea, Guardiola hit out at the Football Association, FA, over the scheduling of their FA Cup semi-final against the Blues.
The also insisted that he wants to protect his players after they played in the Champions League on mid-week.
“I don’t understand how we survived today. It’s unacceptable to play today. Today is one of the greatest things I have seen from my players,” Guardiola told reporters after the game.
“I just want to protect my players. It’s unacceptable, it’s common sense. I’m not asking for something special or privilege.”
Guardiola’s side will now play Brighton their next game in the Premier League on Wednesday.
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