Enzo Maresca addresses schedule disparity ahead of Manchester derby
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated teams must adapt to fixture congestion as his side prepares for Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United. Manchester City holds a two-day rest advantage after playing Porto on Tuesday, whereas Manchester United played Sabah on Thursday. Maresca dismissed concerns regarding the scheduling inequality, citing a similar situation his own team faced last September when preparing for a match against Arsenal. While Manchester City enters the fixture with three consecutive league wins, Manchester United seeks to improve its form after earning four points from three opening matches. Both clubs remain active in multiple competitions, with upcoming Carabao Cup fixtures against Norwich and Brighton respectively. Maresca noted that such scheduling fluctuations are a standard part of football management and occur across the league every season.
- •Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca emphasizes team adaptability to fixture congestion.
- •Manchester City holds two extra days of rest compared to Manchester United.
- •Manchester City won its first three Premier League games this season.
- •Manchester United has collected four points from its opening three league matches.
- •Both clubs face Carabao Cup third-round fixtures scheduled for next week.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Teams need to adapt to fixture scheduling - Maresca
- 10:55 AMBBC Sport — Teams need to adapt to fixture scheduling - Maresca
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:02 AMTeams need to adapt to fixture scheduling - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 10:55 AMTeams need to adapt to fixture scheduling - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
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