As a manager I’m good with that’Pep Guardiola believes the depth of his Manchester City squad will prevent burn-out over the intense festive programme. Last game, [Oleksandr] Zinchenko was man of the match and he was not in the squad against Bournemouth. Manchester United could only draw at Leicester City so City’s lead at the top of the table now stands at 13 points. Asked how he can maintain intensity, Guardiola said: “Focus on Newcastle – do what we have done until now. They have to focus on Newcastle, focus on what they have to do on the pitch.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2017 22:18 UTC