Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the team's win over Southampton in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley Stadium on April 25. | REUTERS

London – Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use its grueling schedule as an excuse if it fails to win the Premier League title.

Guardiola's second-place side is six points behind leader Arsenal heading into the final weeks of the season.

But City's title bid could be hampered by a pile-up of matches after its games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were given new dates on either side of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16.

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