Roberto Mancini has said that Roberto Martinez is a "strong manager" ahead of their upcoming FA Cup final against Wigan on Saturday.
Manchster City will meet Wigan at Wembley in what will be the Latics' first ever FA Cup Final, and Mancini believes the Spaniard is strong enough to handle both the weekend's final and relegation run-in.
"Martinez is a strong manager and he knows this situation very well," the Italian told reporters. "The final is the final. It's not important what happens in the Premier League.
"Afterward, though, I think they have a good chance to stay in the Premier League as they have two games left."
The former Sampdoria and Inter boss says his side is not favorites going into what will be their second final in three years.
"We know that every final is difficult," Mancini continued. "I don't think in a final one team can be favorite. Against Stoke [in the final two years ago] we were called favorites but they played very well. I think we will have the same problem this year. For Wigan, this will be an important moment."
"The FA Cup is the second trophy in England after the Premier League. I think it's an important trophy for everyone. For us, it's our second final in three years - we have the chance to get our second cup and we want to do a good job. To play at Wembley is fantastic and that will be the same for both teams."
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