Did Erling Haaland deserve a red card for his rash challenge on Mykolenko? Pep answers

Manchester City he coach Pep Guardiola has given his take on wher Erling Haaland deserved a red card or not following Norwegian striker's rash tackle on Vitalii Mykolenko. Haaland was perhaps lucky not to be sent off after he took out Everton left-back from behind.

'We can't play 10 v 11': Pep on Haaland's tackle

While speaking about Erling Haaland's challenge on Vitalii Mykolenko after Manchester City vs Everton clash, Pep Guardiola told reporters, "I will talk with Haaland about that. It was a yellow card, definitely. With yellow for Erling, I said to be careful because it can be dangerous. We cannot play 10 v 11. He was a little bit angry after what happened in first act with his ankle. He reacted well and we did a good game."

Erling Haaland scores but fails to help Man City beat Everton

Erling Haaland h seemingly put Manchester City on course for victory in a scrappy Premier League contest at Etih Stium after he scored his 21st league goal in 24th minute of match. However, that was not enough to help his side win clash as Demarai Gray scored a spectacular equalizer in 64th minute.

John Stones h earlier hit post against his former club but Everton showed great resilience to hang on and limit City’s formidable Haaland-led attack. As a result of 1-1 draw, Toffees ended a run of three straight league losses and eased some of pressure on manager Frank Lampard.

As for Manchester City, it means that y are now seven points behind leers Arsenal in fight for Premier League title. Gunners extended ir le over Cityzens following ir outstanding 4-2 win over Brighton. Bukayo Saka opened scoring for Mikel Arteta's side in second minute before Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah also scored to put Arsenal 3-0 up by 47th minute.

At this point, it seemed that visitors were cruising to an easy win. However, a goal each from Kaoru Mitoma in 65th minute brought some life back into a sluggish Brighton side. Even though Gabriel Martinelli scored a fourth for Arsenal in 71st minute, it was not easiest of games for m to hang on. Evan Ferguson got anor goal back for home side before a VAR check ruled out a goal in 89th minute that could have potentially me it 4-3.

(Inputs from AP)