Guardiola focuses on Man City growth, not trophies

CLUB WENT WITHOUT MAJOR TROPHY LAST SEASON FOR 1ST TIME IN 8 YEARS

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Pep Guardiola says he cares more about how Manchester City "grow up" than winning trophies as he prepares his side for the first leg of their League Cup semifinal away to Newcastle today.

City ended last season without a major trophy for the first time in eight years, though they did lift the Community Shield at the start of the campaign, beating Manchester United on penalties.

Guardiola, asked at his pre-match press conference on Monday if he felt extra pressure after missing out on the big prizes last season, insisted he was not focused on silverware.