Arteta laments over Premier League schedule ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Aston Villa

Arsenal’s coach, Mikel Arteta has bemoaned the Premier League schedule which he described as “difficult” ahead of today’s match against Aston Villa.

Arsenal, who were kicked off the top of the Premier League table following a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, February 15, will be facing Aston Villa at lunchtime today.

Speaking up against the “difficult” schedule he claimed Arsenal has been subjected to, Arteta that rules for Champions League teams should be instituted.

He said;

“There are certain rules with the Champions League. When you are playing on Wednesday night and then you cannot play [on Saturday lunchtime]. So I think that should apply to any competition. But I think following the same principle, physiologically, that is very difficult to turn around on that period to get the best outcome and reduce the injury risk for players, but that’s it.”