Mahrez shared his expectations for the FA Cup match against Arsenal

very coveted.

It's a very beautiful trophy, a very beautiful cup. It's a historic cup in this country. We've already won it once and we want to win it again. We're ready to do anything to achieve that.

I think it will be important to win this trophy. It's a challenge against a good team that is currently leading the league. At the moment, they are the best team in the country. But they come to play us on Friday, so we will see what they can offer us.

Every year we've had a team that's pushed us in the league. "For four or five years it was Liverpool, and this year it's Arsenal," Mahrez told Manchester City's official website.

This cup means a lot to us. Winning it would be a tremendous achievement and a real test of our abilities as a team. We have already proven ourselves in the league, but this competition has a special weight. The history and prestige associated with this trophy make it a highly coveted prize.

As current league leaders, our opponents will undoubtedly present us with a tough challenge. They have shown their quality throughout the season and will be desperate to win this cup. However, we are more than ready to take on the challenge.

Our team has the talent, determination and experience to overcome any obstacles that come our way. We have been tested time and time again, and each time, we have emerged stronger and more resilient. This is our opportunity to cement our place as the dominant force in the country and solidify our legacy as one of the greatest teams of this era.

The stakes are high, but we embrace the pressure. We love the challenge of going up against the best teams and proving our superiority. This Cup represents a chance to add another trophy to our trophy cabinet, and we are fully committed to making that dream a reality.

As we prepare for the upcoming match, we are focused, we are motivated and we are ready to give it our all on the pitch. This is our time to shine, and we will stop at nothing to ensure we emerge victorious.

Riyad Mahrez