Pep Guardiola believes mentality is the most important factor in winning penalty shootouts.

Guardiola will lead City into Saturday’s FA Cup final with Manchester United at Wembley, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK).

If the sides can’t be separated after 120 minutes including extra time, it will see the first ever major final between the two Manchester clubs decided from 12 yards.

Guardiola gives squad fitness update

Speaking in Friday’s press conference, Guardiola stated that his players practice penalties on occasion throughout the season.

“It depends on the players. Sometimes we do, sometimes we don’t even during the year,” he said.

“As an opponent you have to pay attention because with finals lately there are many arriving in extra time and penalties. It’s an experience and you have to try to control it.

“The most important skill is the mentality. You have two options. I’m going to score or I’m not going to score. That makes the difference if you are going to score or not.

“This has to work here [in the mind]. I decide right, left or panenka but you have to fully commit. I’m going to commit to this penalty.”

Watch the full press conference above...

City v Manchester United: App coverage

Saturday’s FA Cup app coverage will start at 13:00 (UK) with our Matchday Centre, providing detailed analysis, stats and live text commentary. 

Our Matchday Live programme will begin around 14:00 (UK), as the team news comes in. Cel Spellman will be joined pitch side by Alex Williams and Steve Howey while Natalie Pike will be amongst the fans in Boxpark Wembley with FG also chatting to Cityzens on Wembley Way.

The guests will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live.

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During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Michael Brown while our text commentary continues.

A detailed match report will be posted upon the game’s completion before we provide you with post-match reaction from Guardiola and the players.