Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was lucky to be afforded time to succeed following a slow first season at the Etihad Stadium, according to Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.
The two teams will meet in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, and there's big pressure on Sarri, whose side sit sixth in the Premier League while City lead the standings on goal difference.
Chelsea's manager told reporters Guardiola required more time to implement his methods at City, similarly to how he may need at least a full season before he can thrive at Stamford Bridge:
"He (Guardiola) was lucky.