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Man City boss Guardiola doesn't want drinks breaks to become permanent in Premier League

The coach hopes the rule is not carried on to next season, while West Ham manager David Moyes says they should not have been introduced this year

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is not in favour of drinks breaks continuing in the Premier League next season.

Since the English top-flight's return from a three-month coronavirus pandemic-enforced hiatus in June, matches have stopped midway through each half to allow players to rehydrate.

The measure was introduced to help players cope with playing in the summer heat, but coaches have used the opportunity to give tactical instructions to their squad.