'We have to adapt, pray a little bit and be lucky': Pep Guardiola fears Premier League stars could face injury woes after 'incredible lack of preparation' but accepts the need to finish the season to avoid 'economic damage'

Pep Guardiola warned that the Premier League's accelerated return is risking player safety to stem any financial damage caused by coronavirus.

Manchester City host Arsenal on Project Restart's opening night and Guardiola fears mounting injuries across the division over the coming weeks.

'We are ready to play one game but not another one three days later and then (another) four days after that,' Guardiola said ahead of four City matches in 11 days.

'Not just Man City, all the teams.