LONDON (UK) – Although it would be easy to feel overwhelmed by the hectic schedule, the beautiful challenge has to be embraced to win silverware, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told his players.
On Wednesday, City inched closer to a third Premier League title in four seasons following their 3-1 win over Everton, giving them 10 points.
They are on course for four trophies during this season and they will visit Arsenal in the league on Sunday before resuming their Champions League campaign with the first leg of their last-16 tie against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Feb. 24.
“The schedule can get you depressed as it’s too many games,” Guardiola said, adding that “The guys need rest but at the same time it is a beautiful challenge.
“We don’t look at the calendar, just the next one — Arsenal after a few days, we then travel to UCL (Champions League), then West Ham (United), Wolves, (Manchester) United, non-stop.”
City’s victory at Everton was their 17th consecutive win in all events.
Guardiol said he needs to call upon his squad to maintain the challenge on all four fronts.
“If we want to win titles, we’re going to need the entire squad. What pleased me today was the solidarity even from the guys who didn’t play,” he added.
“From Benjamin (Mendy) in the stands, from John (Stones) and Alex (Oleksandr Zinchenko). Everyone is a part of this.”
