"A match that was ruined by the referee"... Guardiola shot the referee, "Next time, referee, you come in person."
"A match that was ruined by the referee"... Guardiola shot the referee, "Next time, referee, you come in person."
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Guardiola mentioned the referee for Kyle Walker's damage.
"Coach Pep Guardiola threatened the captain to disobey the referee after getting angry with Michael Oliver in the Manchester City and Arsenal draw," British media "Goalcom" reported on the 24th (Korea Standard Time).
Manchester City drew 2-2 against Arsenal in the fifth round of the English Premier League (EPL) of the 2024/25 season at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 23rd (Korea time).
Having started just one of Manchester City's four Premier League matches, Walker returned to the team for the match. During Arsenal's second goal process, Walker lost his markman Magalyangis, resulting in a loss of two goals in a row.
Walker was caught on camera blaming himself for allowing the goal while replacing Jeremy Doku to mark Magalyangis. But he also showed his anger at referee Oliver when Ricardo Calafior scored Arsenal's first goal with a stunning left-footed mid-range shot.
The referee called Walker, who ran to him. After that, referee Oliver immediately fired Arsenal's free kick, and Walker failed to catch his markman. The decision was made that it was not a violation of the rules, but Manchester City players were still unsatisfied.
Guardiola was also angry at Walker's misplaced position at first and was furious when the equaliser went in, kicking the dugout chair, but admitted he was now threatening players not to leave to talk to the referee.
Guardiola told reporters, "I was angry at Walker, but he was right. The referee asked him to come and talk with other players. When this happens, some players have to be close to the ball and we have to readjust our defense, but we didn't have time."
Guardiola continued, "My concern is, when the referee instructed Walker to move away from his position, the referee could have waited, but we should have played better systematically. If the referees bring the game in this way, we have no choice but to handle it. And we did."
Guardiola finally said, "I will ask the players. What if the referee calls me here? I will tell the players not to go. If the referee wants to call a player, come in person." 메이저놀이터
City will play Watford in the Carabao Cup this week before facing Newcastle in their Premier League return match. The draw keeps Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, beating second and third-placed Liverpool and Aston Villa by one point.