Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola appeared in a press conference to talk about tomorrow's match against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium.

The coach said: "Winning the League Cup? It feels like it was a long time ago already. It's great to win another title, especially against a team that is considered the best in Europe so far. It was a good test match, and as soon as one match ends, another comes. We have a chance to reach an amazing achievement of eight consecutive semi-finals, which has never happened before."

On the team's journey in the FA Cup: "You can have a bad day, this happens sometimes. We have always been there, and that makes me proud. Seven consecutive semi-finals, and that's a truly great achievement."

He continued regarding Rodri's comments about Real Madrid: "I don't know, I have no opinion, because I don't know the intentions... I know the club's intentions and I think I know the player's intentions, but I don't know exactly."

On Foden's performance: "There is no worry. Zero worry. He is 25 years old and has won six Premier League titles and many achievements. His contribution has been amazing, and what happened is just a natural phase in a very long career. At some point, he will return and regain his form."

He continued about Liverpool: "Liverpool has always been the biggest rival. This is a team that invested incredibly last season to remain competitive for many years, and it is in the Champions League with top-class players. We hope to perform as we did against Arsenal to reach the next level."

On Mohamed Salah's departure at the end of the season: "The numbers and consistency, what a player, and what a wonderful human being. Goals, assists, and an absolute legend for Liverpool and the Premier League for what he has provided. Tomorrow is a suitable moment to bid farewell in this country, and he deserves great appreciation for what he has given to world football, especially in this country."

Regarding the international break: "I wish next week was full of Champions League matches and that we had a busy schedule, but unfortunately we are out of the tournament. Our focus now is on the Liverpool match and preparing for next Sunday, the last remaining chance for us to maintain any chance of winning the Premier League. This is our focus."

On the condition of the players after returning from the international break: "It is still very difficult for me to understand how, after playing for nine months, you play all matches every three days and bring players from other continents to participate in friendly matches for national teams. This really, really makes no sense. And of course, for players and coaches who do not go to national teams, the break is necessary for the last month that awaits us."

He concluded about his mental readiness: "Always. Not just now, always."