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By Simon Mullock Pep Guardiola has accused the FA and Premier League of undermining Manchester City’s bid to repeat the Treble. In an extraordinary rant ahead of his team’s title showdown with Arsenal, the City boss demanded an explanation as to why the Blues are being forced to play seven games in 21 season-defining days when foreign rivals can rely on the cooperation of their national associations. City face high-flying Aston Villa on Wednesday before travelling to Crystal Palace for a 12.30 kick-off on Saturday – and then have just a three-day break before going to Real Madrid for the first…

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