Pep Guardiola gave the most awkward interview ever after Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League – and here is the full transcript
Prickly Etihad boss watched his side beat Clarets despite going down to ten men... but you would never have guessed it
MANCHESTER CITY won on Monday – but, listening to Pep Guardiola, you would never have guessed it.
The Spaniard saw his side beat Burnley 2-1 despite going down to ten men in the first half at the Etihad.
But Guardiola, 45, was clearly furious at Lee Mason’s decision to send Fernandinho for an early bath – the midfielder’s THIRD red card in just six games.
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He wasn’t best pleased that the referee allowed Ben Mee’s late consolation to stand either.
And the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss – who also admitted he could soon be ready to quit management – could not hide his anger when talking to the BBC’s Damian Johnson.
Here is the full transcript for the most awkward post-match interview ever – well, since Usain Bolt’s MUTV phone call on New Year’s Eve:
Johnson: “What was your view of the red card for Fernandinho?”
Guardiola: “You are the journalist. Not me.”
DJ: “You're the manager. I'm sure the fans would like to know.”
PG: “Ask the referee - not me.”
DJ: “Are you concerned that's his third red card this season? Is there a discipline problem with him?”
PG: “We will accept. Like I said before, the team with more ball possession we have always sending-off. I have to understand the rules here in England. I know you are specialist but I have to understand it.”
DJ: “So the interpretation is perhaps different in England?”
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PG: “Of course, yes. Around the world our keeper in the box is fouled, not here. I have to understand that. Claudio Bravo is fouled.”
DJ: “It's his fault?”
PG: “He is fouled. Here not - that's OK but I have to understand that.”
DJ: “You don't seem that happy that you've won.”
PG: “More than you would believe. More than you would believe, I am happy.”
DJ: “You're not showing it.”
PG: “I'm so happy, believe me. I'm so happy. Happy new year.”
DJ: “Are Manchester City in the title race?”
PG: “Yesterday, no. Why today are we in the title race?”
DJ: “Thanks Pep.”
PG: “My pleasure.”