Pep Guardiola criticizes English referees for consistently favoring Man City's opponents

03/11/2025 08:25:00 pandatv

Recently, Man City impressively secured all 3 points at home with a brace from Erling Haaland. After the match, coach Pep Guardiola criticized the referee over Bournemouth’s controversial equalizer..

Coach Pep Guardiola criticized the referee following Manchester City’s 3-1 win against Bournemouth and admitted he confronted referee Anthony Taylor about the disputed equalizing goal by Tyler Adams.

Although Erling Haaland continued to shine with a brace that helped Man City return to second place, the Spanish manager could not hide his frustration over the referee’s decision that led to Bournemouth’s equalizer.

Pep Guardiola appeared disappointed after the referee’s decision

Tyler Adams’ goal came from a corner kick where Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma requested the referee to call a foul for being pulled. However, referee Anthony Taylor and VAR assistant Paul Tierney allowed the goal to stand. Guardiola could not hide his anger, calling the decision “unbelievable.” He said, “That goal should not have been allowed. David Brooks pulled Donnarumma’s arm before the ball entered the net.”

Guardiola confirmed he confronted referee Taylor directly. He added, “I don’t have time to waste on unnecessary calls. I just asked him if it was a foul or not. Just review the incident to see if it was a foul.”According to Guardiola, he has worked with referees for a decade in England and understands the kinds of decisions they can make at the Etihad Stadium.