MANCHESTER CITY have asked for the Premier League to help ease their fixture pile up in the final two weeks of the season.
Pep Guardiola’s finalists could have to play three games in six or seven days as they chase a domestic treble next month.
Manchester City have asked the Premier League for some fixture assistance in the final weeks of the season Credit: Getty
Pep Guardiola’s side still have two games to be rescheduled Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
However their rivals do not believe should be given any special treatment and talks were still ongoing last night (Sunday).
due to their success in the domestic cups.
Their home game against was postponed due to the final and the trip to was scheduled for FA Cup final weekend.
Prem rules say they should be played in the order they were called off – but one option explored is for the two to be reversed.
It seems unlikely other clubs will agree to bending the rules – meaning they will tackle the Eagles on May 13, then play the FA Cup final the following Saturday.
The trip to the Vitality would most likely be on Tuesday, May 19 – as will not want it clashing with the final the following night.
However until anything is confirmed, City will continue to fight their case.
They are currently three points behind with a game in hand after the weekend’s action.
‘s side beat 1-0 at the Emirates on Saturday to move back into the lead .
Arsenal will be six clear at the summit before City next play if they win at home to on Saturday, May 2.
That comes after they travel to Madrid to face Atletico on Wednesday night in the .
City have a longer break as they prepare to go to on Monday, May 4.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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