Only action from players will prompt changes to brutal schedules – Pep Guardiola

Guardiola said: 'I would say every idea that you reduce a little bit the amount of games for the players would be nice. But there’s not going to be change.'

Pep Guardiola’s side take on Wolves on Saturday (Owen Humphreys/PA).

Pep Guardiola believes changes to gruelling playing schedules will only happen when players themselves take action.

The Manchester City boss pointed to the example of the Spain’s women’s team and the changes that have occurred at the country’s football federation after its now-former president Luis Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony after they won the World Cup in August.