Pep Guardiola has launched a fresh attack on the Premier League and broadcasters, claiming they do not care about players' welfare.
Manchester City host Sheffield United on Sunday just 40 hours after a 3-2 defeat at Wolves left their Premier League title hopes in tatters.
The defending champions are 14 points behind leaders Liverpool having had goalkeeper Ederson sent off before blowing a 2-0 lead in a dramatic night at Molineux.
He said: "The club has made incredible steps with different managers and players and have sustained that. In 10 years they have won four Premier Leagues which isn't bad.
"We were incredible for two seasons and in this competition we have lost more in the league than in the previous two seasons.
"You have to analyse and move forward."
Ederson is banned after his red card on Friday while Gabriel Jesus may return having missed the game at Molineux due to illness.