As Manchester City gears up for their fourth consecutive FA Cup final, manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts ahead of Saturday's showdown against Chelsea at Wembley (kick-off 15:00 BST). With no fresh injury worries, all eyes are on midfielder Rodri, whose availability will be confirmed after the squad travels to London.

Guardiola expressed his excitement for the clash, admitting he's eager to improve on the team's recent finals record. "It's our fourth final in a row, and we hope to do better than the last two," he said, referencing City's previous defeats. "But that's in the past—new players, new game. We're in the final, and we have to try to win the trophy."

The manager made it clear that the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth isn't on his radar. "Zero thought given to that," he stated. "It's the FA Cup final. That's all that matters right now."

When asked about his message to the squad, Guardiola emphasized the tactical battle ahead. "It's about how we move, run, and play to beat Chelsea. Two prestigious clubs at Wembley, with our fans making an incredible effort to come down to London. It's not cheap, and we want to reward them."

Guardiola acknowledged the challenge of a shorter preparation time compared to Chelsea, who have had a full week. "I would have preferred seven days, but the schedule is what it is. We've done it before," he said. "We haven't trained since the win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, which isn't ideal, but we'll give it our best."

On their opponents, Guardiola noted he watched Chelsea's recent game against Liverpool. "They struggled for the first 15-20 minutes but came back strong. Enzo Fernandes's goal was impressive. They're a dangerous team."

As City looks to reclaim the FA Cup after back-to-back losses, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter. Will Guardiola's men rise to the occasion, or will Chelsea spoil the party? Either way, it's a final you won't want to miss.