Man City players going 'in the fridge' to chill after busy week - Pep Guardiola

The City boss felt his players should have been allowed more rest after their European game and he now intends to give them a break before they return to Premier League action at Brighton on Thursday.

CHILL OUT: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola embraces Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) following the Emirates FA Cup semi-final. Photo credit: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City players will need to cool off “in the fridge” after their exertions of the past few days.

City responded to last Wednesday's draining penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid by digging in for a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.