Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says last season's FA Cup final humiliation is acting as great motivation this term.
Kompany believes the memories of that Wigan Athletic experience could provide motivation for years to come.
The Belgium defender said: "I think we should still carry that game with us.
"It was a learning experience for us - not just for now but for the future.
"Last year has been the fuel for our season so far. There are a lot of things you can do when beaten but the main thing for us was to improve and work harder. We are still doing so.
"This is a fantastic trophy for us. Now we will get back and work hard to make sure we can keep the momentum."
