Guardiola confesses Man City attempted to postpone start of next season's kickoff

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City is considering delaying the start of their campaign as they will be participating in the summer Club World Cup. This decision would provide City's players with an extended break of four weeks between the end of the tournament and the kickoff of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits they've had a request to delay their start to next season turned down by the Premier League.AdvertisementAdvertisement

"The Premier League has not allowed us to postpone the first two games for our recovery," said Guardiola. "Thank you so much.

"I think the club asked the league to postpone one or two or three weeks so we can have a holiday after the (Club) World Cup but it is absolutely not allowed. The Premier League say yes to us? No. Absolutely not.

"They won't postpone these games so there will be a moment of 'what do we do?'

"I don't have an answer right now but we are going to take a decision with common sense."