'I don't understand how we survived' - Pep Guardiola reacts after beating Chelsea in FA Cup
Just three days after crashing out in the Champions League quarter-finals at the hands of Real Madrid after a gruelling 120 minutes plus penalties on Wednesday, a visibly tired Man City outfit battled past a wasteful Chelsea side to reach their second successive FA Cup final.
Mauricio Pochettino's men had the better chances in front of goal under the Wembley arch, with Blues forward Nicolas Jackson coming close on multiple occasions either side of half time.
However, Bernardo Silva made amends for his poor penalty kick in midweek by netting a deflected strike at the far post from Kevin De Bruyne's low cross six minutes from time, sending City to the final to face either Coventry City or Manchester United, who lock horns in the second semi-final on Sunday.
Guardiola has commended his players for securing their spot in the showpiece event, but was quick to vent his frustration at the scheduling of their semi-final tie during his post-match interview, claiming that his Citizens side should have faced Chelsea on Sunday at the earliest amidst their hectic fixture timetable.
Pep Guardiola slams FA Cup scheduling after beating ChelseaAsked by BBC presented Gary Lineker if he felt unfairly treated regarding City's fixture schedule, Guardiola said: «It's unacceptable. Coventry City, [Manchester] United and Chelsea don't play in the week, but they let us play today.
»It's impossible, for the health of the players. It's not normal. It's unacceptable. 120 minutes, the emotions of Madrid, the way we lose, honestly. I know this country is special [with
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