{"id":299585,"date":"2023-12-03T19:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usasportsradar.com\/?p=299585"},"modified":"2023-12-03T19:24:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:24:10","slug":"guardiola-calls-out-arteta-after-controversial-referee-decision-hurts-man-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usasportsradar.com\/soccer\/guardiola-calls-out-arteta-after-controversial-referee-decision-hurts-man-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardiola calls out Arteta after controversial referee decision hurts Man City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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