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‘It’s not offside’ – Pep Guardiola admits Everton should’ve got penalty for handball against Rodri during Man City win

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PEP GUARDIOLA has held up his hands and admitted Manchester City got away with one at Everton on Saturday.

The relegation-threatened Toffees were furious when City midfielder Rodri clearly handled in their box as he tried to control a loose ball – but no penalty was given.

City star Rodri was lucky to not give away a penalty against Everton when he appeared to handle the ball in his own boxCredit: Reuters
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was happy to see them keep their Prem title tilt on track with a 1-0 win at Goodison ParkCredit: Getty
Everton boss Lampard was unhappy to see his relegation-threatened side denied a penalty against CityCredit: Getty

Ref Paul Tierney initially waved play on and then his VAR assistant Chris Kavanagh did not see enough evidence to overrule him.

City boss Guardiola said after the match that the incident would have been flagged offside – meaning it could have been chalked off anyway.

He still believes it could have been – but it was never properly checked as the officials did not give the spot-kick.

Pep said: “The pass from Dele Alli to Richarlison looks like offside – but if it is not offside it’s a penalty.”

Everton have lodged an official complaint to the Premier League about the penalty call and several other incidents that have gone against them recently.

The defeat left Frank Lampard’s men just a point above the drop zone ahead of a trip to Tottenham on Monday.

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The result also moved City six points clear of newly-crowned Carabao Cup winners Liverpool at the top of the Prem.

Guardiola was asked whether moments such as the Rodri call can have an affect on the whole season.

He said: “If one incident can have a whole impact on a season then I will review a lot of incidents my friend.”

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