Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists they'll be taking the FA Cup seriously.

City host Sky Bet Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the third round of the knockout competition on Sunday.

Pellegrini said: "It has been a difficult moment because we played three games in a week, very important games in the Premier League.

"We had to play for nine points in one week but we have finished that and now we must think about Sheffield Wednesday.

"For our team it is a very important cup. Last year we were eliminated here against Wigan but we won the Capital One Cup.

"This year we are eliminated from the Capital One so we will try to continue in the FA Cup as far as we can."