Pep Guardiola frustrated by Man City schedule as Everton confirm massive injury blow

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Guardiola on schedule

Pep Guardiola took a swipe at the scheduling as Eurovision threatens his team's tilt at the Treble.

Manchester City head to Goodison Park on Sunday in a Premier League title race where there is little margin for error, before their big showdown with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Blues had wanted to play Everton on Saturday but it was deemed impossible given Liverpool is hosting Eurovision on that day and there will not be enough police for a football match.

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Guardiola is choosing to see the positive of having an extra day to prepare for Everton, but the unhappiness at the time between that game and Real Madrid was clear. Even if he did not criticise the Premier League directly, the City boss moaned at a fight he is tired of losing.

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Everton injury blow

Seamus Coleman has undergone an operation on a knee injury and will not be back in action this season for Everton, boss Sean Dyche has confirmed ahead of the clash against Manchester City.

The veteran defender had to be stretchered off for the Toffees during the 2-2 draw against Leicester City. Despite the concern at being taken off the pitch, the 34-year-old confirmed on social media that he has not suffered ACL damage.

Next up for Everton are City, who are at the summit of the top flight by a point ahead of title rivals Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side also have a game in hand over Mikel Arteta's outfit and are in pole position to retain their title.

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