Pep Guardiola has told elite soccer players that they are the only ones who can force change in the face of a growing dispute over the number of games they are being asked to play.

Head coach Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City have a slight “advantage” heading into Sunday’s clash with title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad. Guardiola’s team have had an extra day’s rest after facing Inter Milan at home on Wednesday,

Pep Guardiola has thrown support behind Rodri after the Manchester City midfielder said players were close to taking industrial action over the number of games being added to the calendar.