Mauricio Pochettino reveals how Chelsea can improve using Man City example before Arsenal clash

Mauricio Pochettino wants his Chelsea players to respond to their FA Cup heartbreak exactly how semi-final opponents Manchester City would. Pep Guardiola's side came into the clash at Wembley rather fatigued following their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on penalties earlier this week.

As a result, the Blues were fast out of the gates and arguably had the better chances in the game, but Nicolas Jackson's profligacy in front of goal ultimately cost Pochettino's side. While Chelsea have struggled for consistency in Premier League action, they have been impressive in cup competitions.

Back in February, Wembley heartbreak arrived for the Blues when Liverpool scored late on in extra-time to win the Carabao Cup and having experienced more pain, Pochettino has expressed exactly how he wants his players to respond.

“It’s about moving on," he said when asked what is next for Chelsea. «Look at Manchester City after Wednesday [defeat to Real Madrid], it looked like it was the end of the world. But it’s about to move on. In football, you cannot stop to start to suffer or to think of negative things. You need to give your best when you are competing in 90 minutes and then think ahead to the next game.”

It has been a rather strange season for Chelsea considering they have taken points off Man City, both home and away, but only picked up one point from six available against Brentford and lost twice to Wolves this season. The Blues seem to do better against the bigger teams and Pochettino will be hoping that remains the case when his side visit Arsenal this Tuesday.

On how Chelsea can improve, the Argentine has suggested there is one key thing missing that he hopes will arrive soon and it is certainly not the quality of his group. “We