Pep Guardiola refuses to make ‘Arteta’s comment’ after City’s frustration

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola refused to follow his former assistant’s public tirade at officials after his team controversially drew against Tottenham.

The defending premier league champions were denied a chance to win the match in stoppage time when referee Simon Hooper stopped the game to award Guardiola’s men a free-kick just as Jack Grealish was bearing down on goal.

The decision sparked a furious reaction from City players and Guardiola on the touchline.

However, on the Contrary, Guardiola maintained his cool while talking to the tabloids, unlike Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta who described the decision to award Newcastle’s winning goal against his side last month as a “disgrace” and “embarrassing” to the Premier League.

“I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment.” Guardiola said when asked about the referee’s decision.

He accused the referees of deciding how to blow the whistle saying they did not understand the action.

The Gunners coach faces charges by the Football Association (FA) for his comments, which were backed up by Arsenal in a club statement.

For the first time in over six years, City have failed to win three games consecutively after a draw with Chelsea and Liverpool.

Further, City’s striker Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after he complained about the referee’s action on social media.

Haaland was incensed after the official failed to play an advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Haaland was fouled but quickly got up and played Jack Grealish through on goal, only for Hooper to pull play back and award a free-kick.

The striker was one of several City players to angrily remonstrate with the official and he continued his protests after the game by reposting a clip of the incident on X, “Wtf”, which is offensive slang.

Guardiola was not aware of Haaland’s social media post when he spoke to the press.