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FA Cup debut will be special - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says he is looking forward to a "special" first FA Cup game in charge of Manchester City in their third-round tie at West Ham.

City face the Hammers at London Stadium on Friday night, live on BBC One.

"The cup is special because the lower team can beat the big teams, which is why it is fascinating," said Guardiola.

"I'm looking forward to it, but of course it's a Premier League game so it will be tough. We were unlucky in the draw."

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said the tie is a "big game" for both sides and the fans.