Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola reckons Manchester City's task against Chelsea is easier because of their efforts in midweek against Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues had to dig deep and come from behind after Jude Bellingham put the Bundesliga side ahead on the night and in the tie, but Kevin De Bruyne led the team to their first Champions League semi-final in five years with goals from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden.
City's schedule has been relentless for the entire season and the fixtures are only getting tougher as they approach the business end of three knockout competitions; FA Cup opponents Chelsea also reached the last four of the Champions League this week.
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