Guardiola: Facing Arsenal is a Big Challenge at Wembley, Trafford Will Guard City's Goal
Friday 20-03-2026
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, spoke at the press conference before facing Arsenal, scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at Wembley Stadium in the League Cup final, affirming his team's readiness for the anticipated match.

Guardiola said: "We have gone to Wembley 22 times over 10 years, and that's not a bad thing."

He added about his opponent: "Arsenal is an exceptional team, and it will be a tough match, a big challenge to know our team's level."

The Spanish coach revealed the main goalkeeper for the final, saying: "James Trafford will guard Manchester City's goal against Arsenal."

Regarding his evaluation of the goalkeeper's performance this season, he explained: "I am very happy, yes, players can be happy or unhappy, but they have to be here and give their best, and we will see what happens at the end of the season."

Guardiola touched on the team's physical condition after the European loss, saying: "The players got two days of rest after the defeat against Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League."

In response to the possibility of meeting Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta, he said: "I don't have time to go to London, and I don't think he has time either to come to Manchester, especially with the competition pressure."

He concluded his statements by saying: "Look at what is happening around the world, we are living in chaos and no one is moving, everything happens in the shadows, and the world is nearing collapse, and we are still talking about football conspiracies, while there are much more important matters."

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