London: Manchester City believe the sporting integrity of the Premier League has been compromised by the scheduling of a hectic festive period that will see the English champions play twice in less than 48 hours. City's game at Wolves has been pushed back from Boxing Day to December 27, kicking off at 7.45pm (1845 GMT). That gives them less than two days to prepare for their game at home to Sheffield United, now set for 6pm on December 29.

The change to the Wolves fixture also means Nuno Espirito Santo's men will have 24 hours less to rest ahead of their trip to City's title rivals Liverpool on December 29.