Manchester City have made the exceptional look normal as they prepare for the FA Cup final

In recent seasons, Manchester City have made a habit of making the exceptional look normal. Such has been the level of success for Pep Guardiola’s side in recent seasons, it’s a bigger shock to see them miss out on a final than to see them play in the big games.

But that doesn’t mean the era of success the world champions are currently in is dull or mundane. It’s anything but. It takes a special group of players and staff led by a fantastic manager to keep coming back for more silverware season after season. It is human nature to sit back and admire past achievements. But that is not allowed to happen at Manchester City. As they celebrate their remarkable achievements, they quickly move on to the next goal. This trait has been evident as they have now won an unprecedented four Premier League titles in a row. Coupled with last season’s treble and success in the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup this season, it shows that this Manchester City side is still hungry for more success.

The next goal for Pep Guardiola’s side is already in sight. They will face Manchester United this Saturday in the FA Cup final. There is an opportunity for the FA Cup holders to win back-to-back FA Cups this weekend. That in itself would be a remarkable achievement. That it is being offered after City have already achieved an unprecedented level of success this season only highlights how Manchester City have made the exceptional seem normal.

Every cup final is special. It doesn’t matter if it’s the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the Carabao Cup or any other final. They are a chance to add more silverware and add another page to the remarkable legacy of Pep Guardiola’s side. Speaking to mancity.com ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final, City’s midfield general echoed that sentiment. Rodri also knows how difficult finals are to win. He said: “Every final is special for a reason, and of course when you win it, it’s special in its own way. Last season, Gundo scored that early goal. It was a good way to start a final. But we know how tough it was, 2-1, it was very close.“

In recent seasons, Manchester City have made the exceptional seem normal. But what they have achieved is far from normal. It was a remarkable run and one that will be remembered in time as one of the most dominant eras of success in English football. The FA Cup holders have one more opportunity to claim more honors against Manchester United on Saturday. It will not be an easy task to defeat their fierce rivals. But if they do, they will add yet another remarkable achievement to their legacy.