Manchester City players not to remove VAR frustrations on social media

Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola has asked his players to refrain from expressing ir frustrations over controversial VAR system on social media after ir defeat against Liverpool, according to latest British media reports. City lost 1-3 against Reds at Anfield on Sunday. y w trail by nine points against Klopp’s league leaders.

Also Read | Lionel Messi's Dead-ball Hat-trick Puts Barcelona Back On Top

City were left furious after y were denied a penalty for a handball seconds before Liverpool broke forward and took lead through a strike from Fabinho just six minutes into match. A Bernardo Silva shot was allegedly blocked by Trent Alexander-Arld’s arm, inviting wide appeal from City players for a penalty.

Also Read | Leicester, Chelsea Leapfrog Man City As Arsenal, Tottenham Fall Behind 

visitors were also furious when y felt that re was ar instance of a handball by right-back which went unpunished, while Raheem Sterling did t get a penalty after going down in box under minimal contact. When asked by media about incident, Pep Guardiola stated that irrespective of what happened in match, y showed why y are champions and that he is proud of his team, more than ever. He said that he could be proud of how y played against strongest team in Europe. When asked specifically about handball, he told media to ask referees and officials in VAR as to why first goal stood and t him.

Also Read | Leicester City Continue Fine Form, Defeat Arsenal 2-0 

City's bad form at Anfield continues

City's miserable run at Anfield of registering just one win in ir last 29 visits, continued in this fixture, which left ir manr raging at some controversial VAR calls. When asked about league table, Guardiola stated that re are still seven months to go and if Liverpool win Premier League, he will be first person to congratulate m because he cant deny how good Liverpool are. Guardiola was appreciative of  way y play, create many chances to score and willingness of Reds to succeed all time.

Also Read | AP Source: 2024 Champions League Final Won’t Be Held In US