Pep Guardiola has praised Riyad Mahrez’s “quality” after the Algerian scored a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-final. The win means City will now face Brighton & Hove Albion in the final, with the second semi-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion taking place later today.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola said: “Riyad Mahrez showed his quality. He is an incredible player and he showed that today. He was outstanding.”
The win was City’s first FA Cup semi-final victory since 2013 and their first major trophy since the 2017 League Cup. Guardiola will now be hoping to lead his side to their first FA Cup title since 2011. The final will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 16:00 BST, with the game available to UK users only.