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‘This is Anfield!’ – Pep Guardiola goes mad and throws arms in air after VAR disallows goal in Man City vs Liverpool


PEP GUARDIOLA fumed at the Anfield crowd after Phil Foden had a goal ruled out for offside by VAR.

The England ace put Manchester City ahead in the thrilling clash, only for VAR to overturn the strike for an Erling Haaland foul on Fabinho.

Pep Guardiola fumed when Phil Foden’s goal was disallowedCredit: AFP
Guardiola threw his arms up at the crowdCredit: AFP
Guardiola remonstrated with the refereeCredit: Reuters

And Guardiola couldn’t believe the goal was chalked off.

He sarcastically threw his arms in the air and motioned to the Anfield crowd as they gleefully cheered the decision.

Guardiola gestured madly with his hands when referee Anthony Taylor consulted the monitor and overturned his decision.

The Spanish gaffer also angrily exchanged words with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

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Sky Sports claim Guardiola screamed “This is Anfield” at the home fans in the aftermath of the decision.

Then, after the game, Guardiola accused Liverpool fans of throwing coins at him.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live: “This is Anfield, every time you come here lately unfortunately this is Anfield.”

When asked whether coins were thrown, Guardiola replied: “The crowd tried but they didn’t touch me. Maybe next time they will be better.”

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Mo Salah’s breakaway goal with 15 minutes to play was enough to settle a pulsating encounter at Anfield.

An error from Joao Cancelo saw Salah race through on goal and coolly slot past Ederson.

Klopp was then sent off by referee Taylor after he didn’t award a foul when Salah was caught in a tangle with Bernardo Silva.

But the Reds clung on for a vital three points, ending City’s unbeaten start to the campaign.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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