Guardiola calls out Arteta after controversial referee decision hurts Man City
Pep Guardiola insisted he would not make a “Mikel Arteta comment” when pressed for his opinions on the referee’s decision not to play the advantage against Tottenham on Sunday as Jack Grealish broke free on goal.
In the fourth minute of extra time, with the score tied at 3-3, City launched themselves up the pitch in pursuit of a late winner. Grealish was played in behind the Spurs defence but the referee chose to stop the game after Erling Haaland was fouled in midfield.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game about the late controversy, Guardiola said: “Next question. I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment.” Although he did eventually give his take.
“It is hard when you review the image, the referee decides to blow the whistle after he has already said to play on. After the pass, the whistle, so I do not understand this action,” he added.
“It was a good game, that is the most important thing. It was a pity, same as the Liverpool game, I had the feeling that today that we made an incredible performance in all departments, against a really good team and manager and how they play.
“We created a lot of chances, we were aggressive, incredibly concentrated, and the feeling is that we still want to be there [at the top of the table]. It is a pity. Sometimes football is like life, you do not get what you deserve.”
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