Manchester City are in a strong position at the beginning of 2023.
After suffering disappointment on New Year's Eve when they dropped ground to Premier League leaders Arsenal, Pep Guardiola's men bounced back with a victory over Chelsea to kickstart their new year. With just five points separating the Blues and the Gunners, you would be forgiven for thinking the FA and Carabao Cups were the least of Guardiola's concerns.
However, when in the midst of a similarly high-pressure Premier League title race last season, Guardiola was questioned about how much focus he had on the FA Cup. The Catalan boss' response told you everything you needed to know about how he will approach the next couple of matches.
