Man City star Ilkay Gundogan urges squad to refocus after Carabao Cup win over Arsenal
ILKAY GUNDOGAN admits there is no time for Manchester City to bask in the glory of winning the Carabao Cup.
Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2018 by Dailystar.co.uk
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Man City beat Arsenal 3-0 to win the Carabao Cup
Pep Guardiola landed his first trophy as City boss after masterminding a 3-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley.
But Guardiola refused to let his stars celebrate with a beer afterwards because City have to face the Gunners again at the Emirates on Thursday.
Following this City then host Chelsea at the Etihad as they continue their bid to close out the Premier League title.
Gundogan admits the games are coming so thick and fast that there is no time for Guardiola's squad to relax and reflect on their achievements so far.
The German international said: "It just feels great because we were able to lift our first trophy.
Gundogan insists Man City must move on quickly from their cup final glory
"We enjoy the moment now, even though it's still quite early in the season. It's weird for me because I'm not used to playing a final in the middle of the season. I need to get used to that.
"But there's still plenty of games to play - huge games to play - and the first one is Thursday against the same opponent.
"It doesn't stop. There's not really a break to relax and enjoy so we just try to prepare for the game on Thursday and try to get another win.
Man City clinched their first trophy of the Guardiola era
"Our ambition should be to win everything. That's why we were so disappointed to lose in the FA Cup (at Wigan).
"It was not easy after the game. The feelings of the players, but it always continues. We always need to go on."
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