In his post-match press conference, Pep Guardiola responded to the referee’s surprising decision in the Manchester City vs Tottenham game today. Referee Simon Hooper stopped a Man City attack, waving play on initially after a challenge on Erling Haaland, ultimately thwarting Cityzens’ chances of a late win.
Guardiola, like many players, expressed frustration with the controversial decision. During the press conference, he commented, “Next question. I won’t make a Mikel Arteta comment. It’s tough when you review the image, the referee decides to blow the whistle after saying to play on. It was a good game, a pity like the Liverpool game. We put in an incredible performance, created numerous chances, and the feeling is that we still want to be at the top of the table. Sometimes football, like life, doesn’t give you what you deserve.”
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) December 3, 2023