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Guardiola unconcerned by prospective heavy schedule for Manchester City in title race

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is unconcerned by rivals Liverpool’s lighter schedule ahead of the Premier League title run-in.

While the Sky Blues continue to challenge on four fronts, Jurgen Klopp's men are only still in action in the league and the Champions League following early exits in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Liverpool could therefore play considerably fewer matches as they look to protect their lead at the top of the table, but Guardiola believes the champions can still benefit from a busy calendar.

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The City boss further stated that he certainly does not intend to give up the chase in the FA Cup in order to boost their chances of retaining their league crown too.