Pep Guardiola wary of Man City's 'terrible' fixture schedule

Pep Guardiola has admitted he wants to "escape" from a "terrible" holiday programme despite seeing Manchester City surge 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Yesterday evening's 1-0 win at Newcastle extended City's winning run to 18 games and a record-equalling 11 away victories, but with a trip to Crystal Palace and Watford's visit to the Etihad Stadium still to come over the festive period, he admits the schedule is taking its toll.