In a dramatic showdown between Manchester City and Tottenham on Sunday, Manager Pep Guardiola expressed his dissatisfaction with referee Simon Hooper’s pivotal decision in the 3-3 draw.
The controversy unfolded when Hooper halted a promising City attack, citing a foul on Erling Haaland, just as Jack Grealish was poised to make a potentially game-changing move towards the goal. The decision irked Haaland and his teammates, who believed they had a golden opportunity to secure a 4-3 lead late in the match.
Post-match, Haaland’s frustration was palpable as he stormed towards the dressing room, visibly upset by the referee’s intervention.
When questioned about Haaland’s reaction, Guardiola remarked, “It’s normal. If the referee played for Man City today, he would have been disappointed too.”
The incident adds a layer of controversy to the thrilling encounter between the Premier League champions and Tottenham, leaving fans and pundits debating the impact of the referee’s call on the outcome of the match.
