Published 12:06 IST, December 30th 2019

Pep Guardiola calls VAR a 'big mess' after win over Sheffield United

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a 'big mess', and he hoped that the system would improve next season

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Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola said that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a 'big mess' and hoped that system improves next season. Guardiola was speaking after his side's 2-0 win against Sheffield United on Sunday.

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VAR causes more furore

Guardiola said, "Every weekend is a big mess. In or games, it was a big mess. Hopefully next season, it can do better."  system has been implemented for first time this season in Premier League and has caused massive confusion almost every game week. 

Sheffield United manr Chris Wilder also criticised VAR after match. He said, "Yet again we had ar goal disallowed by VAR, that’s about eight or nine over weekend, this is t a situation helping game and small margins. But I will leave that for everyone else to talk about because I have said too much about it."

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result was a special one for Pep Guardiola since he became quickest manr to reach 100 victories in Premier League. Spaniard has taken just 134 matches to reach milestone, breaking record earlier held by Jose Mourinho, who had taken 142  matches. 

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Speaking on record, Guardiola dismissed it and said that it was t a personal achievement but a collective one. It’s a big compliment for Club, players and staff to achieve 100 victories. It’s an incredible achievement for this incredible organisation and big compliments to all players and staff we had during this period. Prestigious clubs, Chelsea, Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester City is re in front of m, with incredible amount of games won in a short period. We have been consistent, especially in Premier League. We are all delighted for this achievement. "

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12:06 IST, December 30th 2019