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"Pep Guardiola has underlined Manchester City's consistency in domestic cup competitions ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool, calling the tournament 'one of the toughest' amid the club's pursuit of an eighth consecutive semi-final appearance. Speaking at his pre-match press conference in Manchester, Guardiola said City are approaching another key test in a long stretch of sustained success, noting that the team has already reached '7 semi-finals in a row' and previously made '4 finals, 3 semi-finals' in the FA Cup. He commented that the fixture represents both a challenge and an opportunity, adding that City are aiming to reach some 'incredible milestone' to make the 8 semi-finals in a row. "When you win in the last, I think since we won the first Premier League in 8 years, we won 6 Premier Leagues... 5 Carabao Cups in 10 years, 8 semi-finals, 4 finals... that defined that club, that is organisation, the consistency," Guardiola added. The City manager also praised Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, describing him as 'one of the greatest'. "Absolutely a legend for, of course, Liverpool Football Club, but for the Premier League, for all he has done," he said. "He deserves an incredible, incredible recognition for what he has given to world football, especially in this country," he continued. The FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Liverpool will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday."
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