September 22nd 2024.
Pep Guardiola was visibly frustrated during Sunday's Premier League match as his Manchester City team faced off against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. As the game began, City were off to a strong start with Erling Haaland scoring his 100th goal for the club within the first ten minutes. It seemed as though City would soon double their lead, but Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori had other plans, scoring a stunning equaliser from the edge of the box.
However, the goal was met with controversy as several City players rushed to referee Michael Oliver, claiming that the free-kick that led to the goal was not taken in the correct position. Captain Kyle Walker also raised concerns about not having enough time to get back into position after being called over by the referee for a discussion. Despite their protests, the goal stood, and a visibly angry Guardiola was seen kicking and breaking a chair in the dugout.
The incident was further dissected by former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville on Sky Sports commentary, who explained that City were unhappy with the way the free-kick was taken. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher also sympathized with City's frustration, while former Premier League midfielder Leon Osman discussed the incident on BBC Radio 5 Live, highlighting the confusion caused by Walker's conversation with the referee.
On top of the controversial goal, City's mood was dampened even further when Arsenal took the lead just before half-time. However, their spirits were lifted when Arsenal's Leandro Trossard was sent off for a second yellow card just before the break, leaving the Gunners to play the rest of the game with ten men.
Despite the challenges, City continued to fight on, with Pep Guardiola urging his team on from the sidelines. However, the game ended in a 2-1 victory for Arsenal, leaving City with mixed emotions and a sense of frustration over the controversial goal. It was a tough match, but City showed resilience and determination, and the rivalry between the two teams is sure to continue in future matches.
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