Pep Guardiola hits out at VAR over Erling Haaland disallowed aim: ‘It is ridiculous’
The City striker was noticed pulling again Seagulls defender Levi Colwill as Cole Palmer’s cross was despatched in direction of him, earlier than Haaland headed residence what might have been the decisive aim within the latter levels on the Amex Stadium.
The aim was initially given by referee Simon Hooper earlier than VAR referred him to a replay, which clearly confirmed the Norwegian with a fistful of Colwill’s shirt.
However, Guardiola – who was booked for his protests and, in a second of refreshing honesty, admitted the cardboard was merely for “complaining” – described the decision as “ridiculous”.
“If it is a fault, there are 25 faults to every defender when they make a long ball,” he informed BBC Sport.
“If it is a fault, every time it is a fault.
“Come on. It is ridiculous. The goal disallowed is ridiculous but it doesn’t matter.”
City completed degree with Brighton after Phil Foden’s first-half opener, arrange by Haaland, was cancelled out by Julio Enciso’s stunning strike.