Summary
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants the team's upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth to be rescheduled to avoid a clash with the Europa League final. City plays the FA Cup final on Saturday and has a tightly packed schedule, affecting their aim to stay in the top five of the Premier League.
Key Facts
- Pep Guardiola wants the match against Bournemouth moved to a later date.
- Manchester City is scheduled to play Bournemouth three days after the FA Cup final.
- Tottenham's Premier League match was rescheduled to help their European preparations, showing that games can be moved.
- The Europa League final involves two English teams: Tottenham and Manchester United.
- Guardiola says City has faced scheduling challenges for nine years.
- Manchester City will play 57 games in all competitions this season.
- City is participating in their third consecutive FA Cup final.
- Guardiola noted that City often plays FA Cup semi-finals on Saturdays, which was changed to Sunday this year.
