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'We are human' - Guardiola rues poor Man City showing after FA Cup exit

Pep Guardiola was left to lament an off-key performance from his charges as Manchester City were sent crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Arsenal.

The holders of the trophy were considered favourites for Saturday's semi-final clash at Wembley, with Guardiola fielding a near-full strength side against former protege Mikel Arteta.

But the Gunners followed up their defeat of Liverpool midweek with another impressive result, downing City 2-0 with a goal in each half from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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That defeat means last season's double winners are left with just the Carabao Cup from 2019-20, although they remain active in the Champions League when the competition resumes in August.