It was a tense start to Pep Guardiola’s pre-FA Cup semi-final press conference on Friday afternoon as reporters pressed the Manchester City manager on speculation looming over the future of

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola scoffed at suggestions that his team could look back on this season as a special one if they clinch a Champions League berth.

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