Manchester City defender Marc Guehi targets historic FA Cup double
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi is aiming to win consecutive FA Cup finals with different clubs when he faces former team Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
The England centre-back finds himself on the brink of a highly unusual achievement following a mid-season rule change.
Just last year, the highly-rated defender captained Crystal Palace to their first major trophy.
From humiliation to Wembley return
The defending champions then suffered a humiliating cup exit in January this year at the hands of sixth-tier Macclesfield.
Nine days after that embarrassing defeat, the former Palace captain transferred to the Etihad Stadium.
A recent modification to cup-tie regulations meant players eliminated with one team can now represent another in the same competition.
“I feel like my football life is just crazy,” said the England international.
“There’s no consistency to it, it’s just very unpredictable and it’s quite fun.”
Bouncing back from adversity
The commanding centre-half has experienced a rollercoaster week after an under-hit back pass against Everton gifted Thierno Barry a crucial Premier League goal.
Addressing the error, the defender acknowledged that mistakes are an inevitable part of the game.
He displayed similar accountability at Macclesfield, where he approached irate travelling supporters following the final whistle.
“I just felt like I owed the fans at least for their voices to be heard because they’re such a big part of football,” he explained.
Chasing history with the champions
That shock non-league defeat brought an abrupt end to an outstanding spell in South London.
The standout defender left Selhurst Park as the most decorated captain in their 120-year history.
Now, he is set to start in Manchester City’s fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance.
“I know how much it means to them to win trophies, especially the FA Cup and the history that it has behind it,” he added.
