Man City Boss Guardiola Criticises VAR System's Inconsistencies
- On Wednesday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola argued that winning convincingly is the best way to avoid VAR controversies as his team prepares to face Crystal Palace.
- Guardiola remains aggrieved by officiating decisions in FA Cup final defeats of 2024 and 2025, stating, "We lost the two finals of the FA Cup because the referees didn't do their jobs they should do, even the VAR."
- VAR faced renewed scrutiny last Sunday after relegation-threatened West Ham were denied a stoppage-time equalizer against Arsenal, leaving the Gunners five points clear of second-placed City in the Premier League.
- Guardiola insists dwelling on officiating serves little purpose, telling players, "You have to do better and better for yourself," as City targets a win to cut Arsenal's lead to two points.
- Describing VAR as "a flip of a coin," Guardiola emphasized that players must focus on their own performance as City plays the Eagles hoping to maintain title pressure.
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Guardiola Explodes: VAR is a Coin Toss - Refereeing Controversy Reignites Amid Manchester City Title Race OSEN = Reporter Lee In-hwan Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed dissatisfaction with refereeing and VAR. These remarks are particularly sensitive given that the title race is in its final stages. The British newspaper 'The Sun' reported on the 13th (KST)
Pep Guardiola distrusts the VAR
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s reaction to the latest VAR drama was blunt and businesslike. He’s not interested in arguing about decisions he can’t control. After Arsenal’s late VAR-assisted win at West Ham widened the gap at the top of the Premier League, Guardiola insisted Manchester City must concentrate on their own standards and performances rather than refereeing controversies. The managers stance is clear: do better on the pitch …
Man City boss Guardiola criticises VAR system's inconsistencies
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Pep Guardiola blasts referees and VAR as Manchester City's title race intensifies
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