Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to stop matches taking place on Saturday lunchtime.
The Gunners coach is unhappy about his side playing an early game against Aston Villa tomorrow, after their Wednesday clash with Manchester City in the Premier League.
League rules do state that Champions League teams cannot play that game, but there is no such rule for teams with league or other cup matches.
Well, there are certain rules with the Champions League," Arteta told reporters.
When you are playing on Wednesday night and then you cannot play [on Saturday lunchtime]. So I think that should apply to any competition."
I think that is why one of the changes was made towards the Champions League teams, especially," added Arteta.
But I think following the same principle, I think you are talking physiologically, that is very difficult to turnaround on that period to get the best outcome and reduce the injury risk for players, but that's it.
We have to play. I want the players to be in the best possible mindset and physically ready to get that challenge going."