The Premier League has turned down a request from Manchester City to rearrange their upcoming fixtures against Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth, leaving the former champions with a demanding schedule in a crucial week of the season.
According to reports, City had sought to switch the order of the matches to better manage their workload ahead of the FA Cup Final.
However, the request was rejected, meaning Pep Guardiola’s side will proceed with their original schedule.
City are set to host Crystal Palace on Wednesday, May 13, just three days before the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 16.
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Following the showpiece clash, they will then travel to face Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19.
The decision leaves City facing three high-stakes matches within the space of a single week, a situation that could test squad depth and fitness as they juggle domestic commitments.
With the season reaching its decisive stage, the fixture congestion adds another layer of difficulty for the former champions as they pursue silverware on multiple fronts.