Pep Guardiola, whose side are currently fourth in table, revealed City asked the Premier League to push the Bournemouth game back by 24 hours - but were met with a firm refusal
Pep Guardiola has accused the Premier League of jeopardising Manchester City's chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
City play Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup final, then host Bournemouth 72 hours later in a must-win game to maintain their hopes of securing a top five place and a Champions League spot.
Guardiola, whose side are currently fourth in table, revealed City asked the Premier League to push the Bournemouth game back by 24 hours - but were met with a firm refusal.
That is despite the Premier League bringing forward Tottenham's visit to Aston Villa to Friday night, to ensure they have the same recovery time as Europa League final opponents Manchester United.
Guardiola said: "Tottenham play against Aston Villa on Friday, because of the Europa League final. Good decision - and I'm not being ironic or sarcastic. The Premier League made a good decision.
"We have played all the time in quarter-finals and semi-finals on a Wednesday away and then played games on a Saturday. This season we played on Sunday, when we didn't need the extra day.
"I would prefer to play on Wednesday - definitely. We've been fighting against this situation every single season for nine years. We're going to play on Tuesday night, against an intense, physical and powerful team.
“Bournemouth are playing for the Europa League, and we have to deal with that. Tottenham play on Friday - and this is what we should do. It doesn't change much to play Wednesday instead of Tuesday, but they [the Premier League] decide."
Guardiola refused to rule out the possibility of midfielder Rodri making a shock return to the City squad tomorrow. Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has been out since September with an ACL injury which required surgery and months of rehabilitation.
But Guardiola said: "I'm waiting on the doctors. When they tell me he's ready, he's going to start. We don't want to take a risk and make a setback."
pelebe
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As it u r saying Chelsea ,Utd ,tot got to finals by luck
I never said that, am only telling you he should accept and move on, after all, je lost today
Josi34
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why should fans complain their own clubs..I m loyal to my club and I believe them ..but these acts have began to make me lose my patience
Just relax, my brother. Everything will be fine and back in place by next season ok.
ParisforMancity
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na this boy i pity pass😂...
ParisforMancity
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are u sure pep and Bernardo Silva are not avin sexual intercourse,coz i don't understand why he is trying to force Silva to play by all means..Short Silva played DMF..we carry 60M£ buy Nico Gonzalez for wat?This is the problem i av with pep..he doesn't like doing simple things..If i lose let me lose in peace..we av broken multiple records in the premier League even if we don't win any major trophy this year am not sad.but putting Silva in DMF in a final? Wen Nico Gonzalez is dere.. football na chess to this man and am not enjoying this anymore..we av 2 more games to play..u will still see Silva in that line up again 😂..watin dea occur with pep and Silva😂..watin biko?
GaddafiJamal
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😂😂..asfar u are a city fan there is no need for to much talk..if pep continues this way me nd u will watch our team play Europa League next year😂..
& Is That Also Not A Competition? Charlie Rest 🙄
ParisforMancity
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Is Reading That Hard For You? 🤔
😂😂..asfar u are a city fan there is no need for to much talk..if pep continues this way me nd u will watch our team play Europa League next year😂..
GaddafiJamal
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I hope u watched our final today No DMF but Nico Gonzalez was in the bench😂.. Bernardo Silva played DMF😂....
Is Reading That Hard For You? 🤔
ParisforMancity
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You Can Go To A Coaching School, Get Your License Approved, Then Get A Club Of Your Own & Start Managing 🙏
I hope u watched our final today No DMF but Nico Gonzalez was in the bench😂.. Bernardo Silva played DMF😂....
GaddafiJamal
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u are not a city fan,av been supporting this club since wen we signed Santa Cruz in 2008-2009..Even pep realized his mistake this season by not giving some players game time..he said with his own mouth....how can we av doku nd savinho but instead dead legs like Bernardo Silva will b playing flank..This tin has been tested 100 times he no work..second half atleast do the sub early pep won't..🥹..
You Can Go To A Coaching School, Get Your License Approved, Then Get A Club Of Your Own & Start Managing 🙏
Ksm_city
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not easy with Bournemouth
…And we’re losing against Palace!
Boddoprtyz
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Win the best team in the world
ParisforMancity
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jst use the right player and don't try to play chess with football..the only problem we having is pep always want to change his squad every match..i remember wen Mane and Sallah were in form Klopp used the hell out of this players...pep will carry Silva and play him in the right wing something dat doesn't work..my coach go still force am😂,wen u av Savinho or doku
u are not a city fan,av been supporting this club since wen we signed Santa Cruz in 2008-2009..Even pep realized his mistake this season by not giving some players game time..he said with his own mouth....how can we av doku nd savinho but instead dead legs like Bernardo Silva will b playing flank..This tin has been tested 100 times he no work..second half atleast do the sub early pep won't..🥹..
LB1
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Maybe am dreaming but I have hopes that Manchester City will secure Second place in Premier League table
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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But when it has been favouring your team, you never complained. Let's hear word bros.
why should fans complain their own clubs..I m loyal to my club and I believe them ..but these acts have began to make me lose my patience
yoabceouy
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we as mancity fans we trust the process ..we are going to win crystal palace Bournemouth and Fulham consecutively ...no fear men this is still mancity💪💪
not easy with Bournemouth
Vudbmopsuy
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Pep it is what it is City must fight to the end because we love final day drama
hueacimoty
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very much for your help today and world report to the you my friend I hope you have a great day for you guys to
cipdinpuy
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we as mancity fans we trust the process ..we are going to win crystal palace Bournemouth and Fulham consecutively ...no fear men this is still mancity💪💪
JmoneyZ
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Forget These Kids, They Think Coaching Is Just About What They See On TV 🤦♂️🤣
Seriously 😂
Yeybeiost
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Guardiola did this to himself through his racial treatment to any black players. Doku would have saved the situation with South Hampton if he was listed with 1st eleven.
john1444
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How can you lose 9 games and draw 8 and still be complaining. You had your chance Pep. It's not too late either.
yumbeiopru
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pep, u gambled with the Southampton game, so face now, n if you don't qualify for champion's league 🙏 u r done. The owners will do it. u known what I mean
They will not to anything idiot
Zamolinbo
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England is the worst country in the world, Everyone their hates Manchester City
your team has been favoured all along
Jueabeintu
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This is why when it's happening to other teams, it's not your duty to laugh them out. life always has the flip side of the coin 🪙
Noybkoprsy
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pep, u gambled with the Southampton game, so face now, n if you don't qualify for champion's league 🙏 u r done. The owners will do it. u known what I mean
walex2
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jst use the right player and don't try to play chess with football..the only problem we having is pep always want to change his squad every match..i remember wen Mane and Sallah were in form Klopp used the hell out of this players...pep will carry Silva and play him in the right wing something dat doesn't work..my coach go still force am😂,wen u av Savinho or doku
Because he have alot on bench ,
dedacmnt
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man united, tot, Chelsea all play European games on Thursday but yet play premier league on Sundays, same here jor😭
GaddafiJamal
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So who achieved most between them during that period 😹 That’s how he knows to work best even when it backfires sometimes respect him
Forget These Kids, They Think Coaching Is Just About What They See On TV 🤦♂️🤣
JmoneyZ
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jst use the right player and don't try to play chess with football..the only problem we having is pep always want to change his squad every match..i remember wen Mane and Sallah were in form Klopp used the hell out of this players...pep will carry Silva and play him in the right wing something dat doesn't work..my coach go still force am😂,wen u av Savinho or doku
So who achieved most between them during that period 😹 That’s how he knows to work best even when it backfires sometimes respect him
Keamoore
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WTF, 4th or 6th? Why are you writing rubbish? Just 10hours post.
Josi34
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YES I DO SUPPORT THEM ! AND I HAVE BEEN SEEING THESE ACTS DONE TO OTHER TEAMS !
But when it has been favouring your team, you never complained. Let's hear word bros.
Cozabcemu
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England is the worst country in the world, Everyone their hates Manchester City
bcuz they are the best team,or is it the worst team that everyone there wants to hate 🤣
wuydeknsuy
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Man City
wuydeknsuy
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we much to win this game
Arne_Slottë
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Shut up there Mr Pep. When Klopp talked about the fixture arrangements in the EPL u said he talked too much. Now that ur place is in the Europa League next season, u have started moaning like a sisie girl. Face Crystal Palace!!!
Josi34
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mourinho used to say reaching top four in EPL is like lifting a trophy, but today is crying for top 4
Don't mind Pep. He's just looking for excuses. You can't continue shining all season round.
Josi34
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And also see who won more trophies 🏆
He has indeed won more trophies. But why the different excuses and complaints regarding the fact that he (Pep) is losing this season? Go and check this season's record and see how Man U have played games with only 2 days of rest before another game, and often playing on Sundays.
Sisbiptuyz
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Fear has started killing Guardiola. This is what happens when pride gets humbled. Stay humble. Gone are days of WWWWWWWWWWWW streak of 21games.
Ericpascal95
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City have done it before, It's not gonna be the first time!
natacnort
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he drew not lost bro
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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You're only been emotional about this because it's the club you support. Don't forget that Chelsea, ManU and Spurs are all in European finals too. One thing I just realized is that, these clubs can't get what they need at all times. Man city to improvise their team to suit the matches. I don't complain about what I don't have control over. Pep should do the same and move forward.
As it u r saying Chelsea ,Utd ,tot got to finals by luck
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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You're only been emotional about this because it's the club you support. Don't forget that Chelsea, ManU and Spurs are all in European finals too. One thing I just realized is that, these clubs can't get what they need at all times. Man city to improvise their team to suit the matches. I don't complain about what I don't have control over. Pep should do the same and move forward.
YES I DO SUPPORT THEM ! AND I HAVE BEEN SEEING THESE ACTS DONE TO OTHER TEAMS !
pelebe
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Chelsea and Man united got their requests approved and not city .. clear bias !
You're only been emotional about this because it's the club you support. Don't forget that Chelsea, ManU and Spurs are all in European finals too. One thing I just realized is that, these clubs can't get what they need at all times. Man city to improvise their team to suit the matches. I don't complain about what I don't have control over. Pep should do the same and move forward.
ParisforMancity
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jst use the right player and don't try to play chess with football..the only problem we having is pep always want to change his squad every match..i remember wen Mane and Sallah were in form Klopp used the hell out of this players...pep will carry Silva and play him in the right wing something dat doesn't work..my coach go still force am😂,wen u av Savinho or doku
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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That's Bias! Favouritism Isn't To be supported in Football games , everyone must have Equality of supports !
Exclude the Ref part... they just want their fav team to win ! thats all or they are given money .. Ref part in EPL must be Digitial these days..Humans aren't Trustworthy that's the hard truth of life bro
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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Bro, all the teams are in it together, sometimes it favours one today, and it favour the other tomorrow
That's Bias! Favouritism Isn't To be supported in Football games , everyone must have Equality of supports !
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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Bro, all the teams are in it together, sometimes it favours one today, and it favour the other tomorrow
Let me say u one thing It's FA cup final ! not just random matchday game The players give their best in finals(try to) And moreover they are fighting for top 5 which we all understand why.. this situation is more critical while in case of Tottenham and Utd .. they don't have any such criteria..even if they lose in EPL they don't relegate this season .. even if they win in EPL , They won't qualify for European Competition,why did PL specifically gave them a break and not city .. ! it's concerning that its not going to be just city but also for other teams in coming future.. EPL is just Horrendous in these acts..
pelebe
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Chelsea and Man united got their requests approved and not city .. clear bias !
Bro, all the teams are in it together, sometimes it favours one today, and it favour the other tomorrow
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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They never made a request, it was their normal fixtures. Get that straight
fine they didn't .. yet EPL re scheduled their games .. Despite making a Req ..EPL didn't gave city a break this is seriously concerning about the growing hate . and pls don't say as if u don't know the Rehabilitation the player must go after 90mins ..they are humans not animals!
CitizenOfFootball_FC
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England is the worst country in the world, Everyone their hates Manchester City
This is life bro... People hate those u Shine more like a sun...just becoz they can't achieve that feat they criticize them