Soccer-Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on English title


FILE PHOTO: FA Cup Semi Final - Chelsea v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 17, 2021 Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech scores their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Adam Davy

(Reuters) - Manchester City's home clash with Chelsea on Saturday is being dubbed a dress rehearsal for the Champions League final but manager Pep Guardiola says the only thing on his mind is the victory that will confirm the Premier League title.

City need three points to be sure of securing their third title in four years but the visit of Chelsea has suddenly taken on another dimension with the clubs having set up a showdown in Istanbul.

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