Man City’s Tight Schedule in Carabao Cup.

Manchester City is facing a particularly tight schedule in the Carabao Cup for the 2024/25 season, highlighted by their upcoming fixtures. They are scheduled to host Watford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, September 24, with a kickoff time of 19:45 (UK time). This match comes just 48 hours after their Premier League game against Arsenal at home, which is set for Sunday, September 22, starting at 16:30. Following the Watford game, City will have another away match against Newcastle on September 28 at 12:30, indicating a very congested fixture list.

This scheduling has sparked discussions around player welfare, as noted by various posts on X, with concerns about the strain on players due to the lack of rest between these high-stakes matches. Despite requests or expectations for more considerate scheduling, particularly for teams competing in multiple competitions, there appears to be no change in the fixture congestion for Manchester City this season.