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Man City boss Pep Guardiola will always cherish his FA Cup memories
Speaking on Friday ahead of Manchester City's fourth-round clash with Salford City, the Catalan coach was asked about the importance of the FA Cup within the English game. His response was enthusiastic, underlining both the tradition and emotional weight the tournament carries.
Guardiola has lifted the trophy twice during his nine-year tenure at City and has reached at least the semi-finals in all but one of his campaigns.
He pointed to the unique character of the competition, particularly ties that have taken his side away to grounds several tiers below the Premier League.
Those encounters, often played in intimate stadiums with passionate local support, have left a lasting impression on the City manager.
"I prefer to play at home but one of the most enjoyable memories that I will have from this country is when I play FA Cup away at League One or Two clubs," Guardiola said via the official Man City website.
"We never miss that. Always it was incredible. When you arrive at the stadium and all the fans sing 'who are you?'
"This kind of vibe with the long balls will be one of the memories I will take for the rest of my life.
"I love the FA Cup, it was a part of my life when I was a boy. I prefer to play at home but away games in the FA Cup are top.
"I think that after 10 years, I don't like a few things in this country but there are a lot of things I love and this is one.
"This country they respect the traditions and no other country can do that. This combination of new things and respect for the old things, I love the UK for that."
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