Jeremy Doku has given an insight to what Pep Guardiola told the Manchester City squad after their victory over Newcastle United.<\/p>\n
Guardiola and his side advanced one step closer to winning an unprecedented back-to-back treble as they progressed to the\u00a0FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday and booked their tickets to Wembley with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad.<\/p>\n
Bernardo Silva had the due honor by opening\u00a0the scoring after 13 minutes when his deflected shot arced way over the goalkeeper and into the net.<\/p>\n
The wily Portuguese playmaker then proceeded to double his tally shortly afterwards with another delightful deflection to secure his brace.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Doku revealed post-match what Guardiola told the players afterwards. Speaking to BBC Football Daily, Doku said: \u201cHe wanted to congratulate us.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wanted to thank us because it\u2019s not easy to play every three days and still be there winning games and always to compete but we are doing it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re still in three competitions. Now it\u2019s the international break and after we have some big games ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guardiola has always been careful to ensure his side always maintains their hunger and drive, whilst preserving their on-pitch quality, which were clearly reflected in Saturday\u2019s history-making win.<\/p>\n
City have now become the first team in English history to reach the FA Cup semi-finals in six successive years, with the Spaniard being the only manager to win it twice but will no doubt be looking to make it a third this year.<\/p>\n
City continue to do sensational things and it would be improbable to rule out another treble.<\/p>\n
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