Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp join Solskjaer in lashing out at Premier League scheduling

Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester City were up against each or on Sunday, in what could be described as one of most intense rivalries in England in recent seasons. clash at Etihad saw two sides share spoils in a 1-1 draw but comments after game bore witness to some sharp criticism being fired at Premier League. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp both chose to hit out at league over problems being faced amid a hectic Premier League schedule, a concern echoed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier over weekend. 

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Solskjaer rant on Premier League fixtures finds support from Klopp, Guardiola 

Manchester United manr Solskjaer's rant following his side's victory against Everton on Saturday found support from Klopp and Guardiola. rwegian tactician had criticised Premier League schedule, particularly 12.30 pm kick-off time, following his side's trip to Turkey for Champions League clash. 

Soslkjaer had described scheduling of game as a 'joke.' Luke Shaw sustained an injury against Everton and manr pinned blame on hectic scheduling of Premier League fixtures. Similar concerns were echoed by Guardiola and Klopp after two teams saw some injuries to key players during Sunday encounter. 

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Klopp's request to reschedule fixtures refused by Premier League 

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arld sustained a calf injury against Man City and is set to be out of action for England national team's fixtures against Ireland, Belgium and Iceland. Speaking in post-match presser, Klopp asked broadcasters "to come toger to protect players or risk more injuries". 

Klopp also revealed he had a meeting with Premier League chiefs a fortnight ago, wherein he urged organisers to rethink scheduling of competition. authority refused to bring about any changes in Premier League fixtures, much to dismay of German tactician. 

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Guardiola slams Premier League, broadcasters 

Klopp insisted a game on Saturday works well, but 12.30 kick-off time isn't favourable. He cited fact that Champions League fixtures are played on Wednesday night and an early Saturday game messes up vigour of team. Guardiola also hit out at broadcasters, claiming y won't come toger "because each one looks for himself, his own business".

Guardiola recalled his time as a player when he read about scheduling complaints from likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. "My business is to protect my players. It’s all I want, to be fit, (with) injuries. When y arrive for training sessions, y are exhausted."

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