Pep Guardiola says Spurs and Man Utd games are like 'finals' for Man City

Last updated on 16 April 2019.From the section Man City527

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the next week will be key as his side chase the quadruple.

City will try to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they host Tottenham in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

They then host Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday before a top-flight trip to Manchester United on 24 April.

"If we don't win these games, we will be out in two competitions. They are finals for us," said Guardiola.

"I had that feeling from weeks ago as well, not just for this week."

City have won the Carabao Cup and are in the final of the FA Cup, in which they will face Watford on 18 May, as they also continue to challenge for the Champions League.

In the Premier League, they are two points behind Liverpool with a game in hand and can retain the title if they win their remaining five fixtures.

They are aiming to become the first English club to win all four trophies in one campaign.

Guardiola added: "All the games are tough. We don't have rest. We play nine, 10 or 11 games more than Liverpool and I love this challenge."

'I'm curious how our fans will react'

The manager challenged City's fans to create an atmosphere on Wednesday similar to the one when they beat Liverpool 2-1 in the league in January.

"I'm really curious how are fans are going to react," he said.

"[An atmosphere like] the Liverpool game will be enough for me - a little bit better. I want to see if they [the fans] want to get to the semi-finals."

City centre-back John Stones said the side had "everything to play for" in their attempts to achieve the quadruple.

"I don't think a lot of things are impossible; that is the mindset of different people," he said.

"If you don't dream big, then you are not going to get anywhere near it. It comes from within everyone. We have this belief and ambition to do it."

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Comment posted by Tony, at 15:57 16 Apr 2019
27. Posted by I Agree With Him
Who gave you permission to speak for all the neutrals in the country?
I am a Spurs fan and I dont remember you asking me who I want to win the league?
You should change your statement to YOU do not want them to win the league.
Comment posted by Funky Chunky Monkey, at 16:42 16 Apr 2019
88. City till i die
The only empty thing is the Liverpool trophy cabinet
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Nah, it has a real Champions League trophy that you get to keep after winning it 5 times.
You'll probably find out what one looks like when you buy yours from UEFA.
Comment posted by Crazy Chester, at 16:12 16 Apr 2019
As a United fan I would rather see Liverpool win the league than City win the quadruple, especially if it was aided by City dropping points against us! In spite of the rivalry, I have to admit that Liverpool play great football and are a club, like United, steeped in history and touched by tragedy. Respect for the 96!
Comment posted by paul hirst, at 16:03 16 Apr 2019
I had my doubts about Guardiola as a coach, and if he could repeat the same success at City as he did in Spain and Germany with Barca and Bayern. Let's face it these giants don't have the stiffest of competition in their own domestic leagues.But regardless of how it goes tommorow night he's done a superb job at the Ethiad. He gets the best out of every player that is available to him.
Comment posted by A step too VAR, at 16:00 16 Apr 2019
The source of funds is irrelevant - whether from huge TV deals ,rich owners, or even selling red shirts, made in Chinese sweatshops to "fans" in Bangkok. Football has been a money game for decades - get over it. Money guarantees nothing - ask Scolari, AVB, Louis Van Gaal, Mourinho, Moyes, Mark Hughes, Brendan Rodgers and many more. If the quadruple is won it is an amazing achievement - end of!
Comment posted by Scamp, at 15:49 16 Apr 2019
'I'm curious how our fans will react'

More like will they all turn up!
Comment posted by AndrewMichael, at 15:37 16 Apr 2019
Lets face it, Abu Dhabi don't give two craps about who wins the FA cup or even the league to an extent, it's all about the CL for them, if Pep doesn't deliver yet again then the pressure will be massively on his shoulders, as it would with anyone after spending well over half a billion I suppose. Massive game.
Comment posted by NeutralRed, at 16:11 16 Apr 2019
One of two outstanding teams likely to accumulate 95+ points will not win the EPL.

That will be the fate waiting the 2nd placed team, with the victor taking all the spoils.

A real tragedy, for normally this would have been a recording winning points total.

I just hope the winning supporters have it in them to console those not celebrating the win.
Comment posted by jofford, at 15:41 16 Apr 2019
Just got a feeling that Tottenham are going to put at least one spoke in the Man. City wheel and possibly two. I can see Tottenham scoring there in the Champions League and feel that will be enough to put Man City out.
Comment posted by OGG- OrigiGoalGangsta, at 15:48 16 Apr 2019
Isn't it nice to have a HYS on a progressive team that's been winning important trophies & setting new benchmarks over the last decade? Better than seeing OGS's face on every other article & the word 'United' crowbarred into... Oh, this one has that word in it too!

Clearly this has been opened to give City a sledging; those ManU fans have missed their 'slaughtering' of LFCs greatness this week.
Comment posted by markusbeggs, at 15:52 16 Apr 2019
@21

liverpool and man u will never be jealous of city...trust me
Comment posted by wedontcarrybottles, at 17:07 16 Apr 2019
Sorry Pep but create an amazing atmosphere you usually have to sell all your tickets
Comment posted by OGG- OrigiGoalGangsta, at 15:39 16 Apr 2019
Obviously I'm backing a horse in two of the races, but if we didn't win either, it would be something to see City raise all the trophies. They just seem like they're going to win every game but the pressure they must be feeling, regardless of how much money they've spent, must be intense. However, to win the lot will see this City team arguably installed as the greatest of all time.

Good luck!
Comment posted by Driving_to_test_my_eyesight_since_1953, at 21:22 16 Apr 2019
Form an orderly queue for the Man U HYS.
Comment posted by JhwStoke93, at 16:03 16 Apr 2019
The thing about the 'Man City Quadruple' is that Pep has said its impossible throughout the season and the media keep bringing it up over and over. No doubt if they do fail to do it the media will bring it up again and the more moronic (and sadly all too common) football fan will come out and slate them even after what has been an outstanding season for them and them saying it isn't possible
Comment posted by City til I die, at 23:44 16 Apr 2019
History is just that, history! Over, done, finished, memories, nostalgia etc, etc. Many teams have history, such as Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End, Blackpool and many others! However, it is the here & now that matters & City HAVE been the dominant force in English football since 2011 & will continue to have success. Others will also have some success as that is inevitable!
Comment posted by tdm10, at 16:24 16 Apr 2019
If City win the quadruple only 30,000 people will care
Comment posted by Bitterand Blue, at 15:37 16 Apr 2019
Pep is right however I feel that we need to treat each game as it comes and not think too far ahead.We have the strength of squad to do so and who knows.At the moment we are still in the FA cup and also champion league quarter finals this week will be a test of the team and also the supporters to get behind the team starting tomorrow against Tottenham.
Comment posted by Captain Armorica, at 21:55 16 Apr 2019
Don't cry BBC, your hobbit boyfriend and his team of dropkicks are getting schooled in Barcelona lol
Comment posted by MethodMan, at 16:49 16 Apr 2019
Come on Tottenham. Do it for the UK.

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