Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticized the English Premier League for setting their penultimate campaigning just 72 hours after the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, amid a close race for the Champions League qualification.

Sixth city have played a game less than Chelsea AND villaThey settled in fourth and fifth place, which are just one point over the champions of the last four seasons, as all three seek to provide a five-top conclusion to qualify for Europe’s highest competition.

Tuesday’s opponents are located in 10th place Bournemouthwho still have a chance to finish the eighth, who can win them a place in the round of the UEFA Conference League Play, provided City win Finale.

“We have fought against these situations for nine years, every season alone and nothing goes,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday.

“We will play Tuesday night Against one of the most intense and physical and direct and powerful teams in the Premier League, Bournemouth, who are playing for the Europa League qualification or the conference. Will be difficult. ”

Guardiola emphasized the Premier League decision to move Tottenham hotspurThe visit is to Aston Villa from Sunday to Friday, giving them more time to prepare for Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United.

“Premier League made a good decision, very well. We played all the time on Wednesday and (then) play on Saturday … We don’t need that extra day,” said the manager.

“People say (schedule) is for broadcasters, more fans or followers and other things. A year ago they had more followers in the next match, not for our game. They are tired of watching us.”