Beating the Premier League champions to win a trophy may seem like a harsh ultimatum for the Italian just eight months into his reign at Stamford Bridge. A win at Wembley tomorrow would give the atmosphere around the club a much-needed lift and hand Sarri a stay of execution. Silverware also eluded City boss Pep Guardiola in his first year in England. Sarri has also won 28 of his first 43 matches as Chelsea boss, one more than the Catalan at the same stage of his City career. Guardiola showed why City were right to keep faith with his project by delivering the League Cup and the Premier League with a record 100 points last season.

Source: Standard Digital February 24, 2019 10:18 UTC