Manchester City Manager Maresca Says Teams Must Adapt to Fixture Scheduling
· Sports · BBC Sport, Al Jazeera
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams must adapt to fixture scheduling as his side prepares for Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United. City has two extra days of rest compared to United, who played 48 hours later in their Champions League match. Maresca noted that similar scheduling issues occurred last season. City has won all three of its league games so far, while United has only four points from their opening three matches. Maresca takes charge of his first Manchester derby and emphasized the importance of the game.
Why it matters
Manchester United and Manchester City fans will be closely watching how the scheduling affects the outcome of the derby. The result could impact the Premier League standings and the morale of both teams.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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