Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s mental endurance

KEEP GOING: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised the mental strength of his Manchester City squad.

Pep Guardiola has marvelled at the mental strength of his Manchester City squad, praising their refusal to “fall down” despite a gruelling schedule.

Thursday’s Premier League trip to Brighton will be their 53rd match of a season which started with the Community Shield on August 6 and has included the European Super Cup against Sevilla, the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia and a run to the FA Cup final next month.