Mikel Arteta, Arsenal head coach, has called on the Premier League to ensure protection for clubs against “very difficult” schedule.
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| Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the Premier League match between both teams which ended 1-3 in favour of the Citizens. Photo: GettyImages |
Arsenal lost 1-3 to reigning kings, Manchester City in Premier League on Wednesday.
The outcome has taken Pep Guardiola’s side to the number one spot of the table while Arteta’s side dropped to second, however, both team have same 51 points.
The Gunners will slug it our with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Arteta said: “There are certain rules with the Champions League.
“When you are playing on Wednesday night and then you cannot play [on Saturday lunchtime]. So I think that should apply to any competition.
“Following the same principle, I think you are talking physiologically, that is very difficult to turn around on that period to get the best outcome and reduce the injury risk for players.
“They put the schedule the way they did. It’s a bit unusual, but it’s what it is.
“It’s not about being worried or not worried. We have to play. I want the players to be in the best possible mindset and physically ready to get that challenge going.”
