For Manchester City supporters, a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in early December offered a rare moment of cheer during an otherwise thoroughly miserable time for the troubled Premier League champions.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid "bigger damage" in what has been a difficult season.

Pep Guardiola usually conducts his man-management in private - but sometimes he feels the need to let the public in and even apologise to certain players.