Pep Guardiola claims he was sent off against Liverpool for simply stating that Leroy Sane’s goal just before half time should have stood.
The Germany international’s effort, which would have put his side 2-0 ahead on the night, was wrongly ruled out by Antonio Mateu who, along with his assistants, failed to spot the ball arrived at Sane’s feet via a touch from Liverpool’s James Milner.
Guardiola confronted the Spanish official immediately after the half time whistle blew and was forced to watch the remainder of the match from the stands.
‘I said it was ‘a goal’ at half time.’ said Guardiola.
‘That’s why he sent me off.It’s different to go to 1-0 not 2-0, it’s different when Salah’s first goal at Anfield is offside.
‘These are the things that influence things. Big congratulations to Liverpool, top team top manager.
‘I didn’t insult the referee, I just said ‘it’s a goal, it came off Milner!”
‘I know him [the referee] from Spain, so I could imagine that.’