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Coach Guardiola and his team face a nightmare schedule. |
According to British media, Manchester City's request to adjust the fixture schedule was rejected by the league organizers, despite having to play three matches in just seven days. The overload was exacerbated when "The Citizens" had to play the FA Cup final against Chelsea before immediately stretching themselves thin for Premier League matches.
The provisional fixture list forces Man City to face Crystal Palace (May 14th), followed by the FA Cup final at Wembley (May 16th), and then travel to Bournemouth (May 20th). This is a packed schedule, leaving almost no time for the players to recover.
The Etihad Stadium team proposed changing the order of matches to reduce travel pressure and ensure fitness. However, the league organizers are expected to maintain the original schedule to avoid creating any potentially controversial favoritism amidst the intense title race.
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Man City have a grueling schedule ahead. |
In fact, at least three clubs have voiced their opposition to the schedule adjustments for Man City. This has made changes almost impossible, forcing Pep Guardiola's team to adapt to the harsh circumstances.
With Arsenal six points ahead despite having played two more games, the pressure on Man City is immense. The packed schedule not only affects their fitness but could also force them to rotate their squad, or even sacrifice one competition to focus on their more important goal.
In the final stages of the season, every small detail can decide the outcome. For Man City, this fixture list is nothing short of a nightmare, and if they fail to overcome it, their dream of winning the championship could vanish into thin air.
Source: https://znews.vn/con-ac-mong-dua-vo-dich-cua-man-city-post1648850.html
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