Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticised the English Premier League for scheduling their penultimate game in the campaign just 72 hours after the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, amid a tight race for Champions League qualification.

Pep Guardiola says he has ‘incredible enthusiasm’ to lead City to another FA Cup - City take on Palace at Wembley on Saturday looking to win the competition for the third time under Guardiola.

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