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18:40
Pep vents FURY at busy schedule
It’s impossible. It’s for the health of the players. It’s not normal. Honestly, it’s not normal. Because I win I have the courage to tell you. It’s not possible. It’s unacceptable. One hundred and 20 minutes. The emotion, Madrid the final, the way we lose and everything. Honestly. I know in this country it’s special for many things. It’s for the health of the players. I don’t understand how we survived today.
Do you think (us officially complaining) is going to change something? The only power I have is saying here. It’s not going to change anything. I know it. Why play today and not tomorrow, one day off, when Coventry, Chelsea, and United don’t play in the midweek? Why not have one more day for the health of the players? Tell me how you prepared this final against Chelsea in the best moment of the season and semi-final, forget the prestige of this cup. How? It’s impossible. There’s no chance.
18:32
Silva: 'Happy after a frustrating week'
Very happy after a very frustrating week for all of us, for me personally. The good thing is in football is that at Man City, you play every three days so you have a chance for a bit of revenge.We’re happy with another final and chance to win a trophy. I was lucky the ball just dropped there and I’m happy with the goal. We’ve done it through the years many times. The way this team reacts to disappointments and defeats in the best way.
17:14
Some half-time thoughts
'There’s no use having the ability and not the right attitude. His attitude is refreshing, his hunger. Every single stat is exceptional. I love what he feels he is and how he feels he belongs in the Premier League. How he had the attitude to say to Pep: “I want to leave because I want to go out and play.” I think that’s a really refreshing attitude because he felt as if he should and does belong on the big stage. His decision has been proven absolutely right because he’s the superstar of this team and the team are looking up to him already at such a young age.’
‘It’s a good conundrum to have [for Southgate]. We’re talking about a player who has been outstanding. What he has on a Foden, he can be just as effective on the right-hand side as well. He’s got that low centre of gravity where he can take players on, link-up play. It’s just a joy to see him from where he was at Manchester City, not getting a kick to being one of the stars of the Premier League.’
16:03
Lampard has his say on Chelsea
'I think small steps is right. It’s been a season for small steps. I’m not surprised with the way the squad has been put together. An eight-game run of not losing, not getting beaten, is good for confidence. Within those games you still see the inconsistency where they can’t control a game. Maybe a reliance on Cole Palmer who has been absolutely outstanding for them. A bit of momentum is a great thing. The last game they won 6-0 and they’ll be feeling good about that, obviously huge challenge for them today.'
14:34
Bitesize report from Kenilworth Road
Luton have posed threats of their own, but Brentford have been the better side in this very entertaining first half, and Yoane Wissa's opener is a just reward for their work. Thomas Kaminski had already been called into action before the goal and the Hatters failed to heed their warnings, with the Bees forward punishing them on the counter to take a well deserved lead. It's taken the wind out of the fans' sails for sure, but they can take confidence in the fact their side have had opportunities of their own - they just need to make them pay.
14:02
Kenilworth is bouncing!
From Joy Division to Tag Team, Shakira to The Jam, the DJ here at Kenilworth Road is doing their utmost to get the stands bouncing ahead of what is a massive, massive game for both sides in the relegation battle. That being said, I'm not too sure they need go to the effort - it's already a vibrant atmosphere; such is the power of the Kenny that so much noise can be generated by comparatively few voices. The Hatters have three of their last five games in front of their own fans - could it prove the difference for Rob Edwards' side between playing Championship or Premier League football next term?
Key Updates
- PLAYER RATINGS: Look away now, Nicolas Jackson...
- FULL TIME: Man City 1-0 Chelsea
- Man City 1-0 Chelsea
- SECOND HALF: Man City 0-0 Chelsea
- KICK OFF
- REPORT: Sheffield United 1-4 Burnley
- REPORT: Luton 1-5 Brentford
- LINEUPS: Man City vs Chelsea
- Haaland is NOT at Wembley
- LINEUPS: Sheffield United vs Burnley
- LINEUPS: Luton vs Brentford