Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez says the team is “battle ready” for today’s FA Cup match against Arsenal.
Recall that the Gunners are currently leading the Premier League, while reigning champions City are attempting to close the gap.
The two teams will also want to knock each other out of the domestic cup, as well as set a precedent for their two remaining Premier League meetings this season.
The Algerian international told TribalFootball that they are prepared for the big task against Arsenal.
“It is a very good trophy, a very good cup. It is a historic cup in this country. We won it once and it is something that we want to win more. We are going to go for it.
“I think it will be important to win. It is a challenge against a good team who are first in the league at the moment. They are the best team in the country at the moment. But they are coming to us on Friday, so let’s see what they can offer.”
“I think they have been really good, but we are used it. Every year we have had a team [pushing us in the League]. It was Liverpool for four or five years and this year it is Arsenal. “We are going to go for it. They are doing good, but we will see where it takes us both.
“At the moment, they are in front but there is still a long way to go.”