There was no offside flag raised, and Hooper initially allowed play to continue. However, he halted the action for a foul on the Norwegian player in the middle of the field, despite Grealish having a clear opportunity at the opposite end.
Speaking to beIN Sports, Guardiola was asked if he was informed about the decision. He responded, “No, Anthony Taylor, the experienced referee, possesses extensive knowledge in this domain but didn’t provide any clarification to me.”
This comment followed Guardiola’s earlier statement to Sky Sports, where he declined to make a reference akin to “Mikel Arteta’s comment,” alluding to the Arsenal manager’s recent upset after his team’s loss to Newcastle.
Guardiola redirected, stating, “Next question, I won’t comment on Mikkel Arteta,” when pressed about the incident.
Upon re-examination, the referee blew the whistle first after signaling “play on” and then after the pass. This sequence of events remains puzzling.
“A good match is paramount. It’s unfortunate that today we had to witness the Liverpool game. They displayed exceptional performance in all aspects,” Guardiola remarked, emphasizing the importance of taking risks, being aggressive, and embracing the desire to compete.
Disappointingly, in football, as in life, getting what one deserves isn’t guaranteed. Guardiola conveyed, “Congratulations to Spurs! Onwards to the next challenge!”
Manchester City’s initial goal at the Etihad Stadium was scored by Son Heung-min within the opening six minutes. Merely three minutes later, the South Korean forward netted an own goal.
At the 29th-minute mark, Phil Foden restored the home team’s lead, but Giovani Lo Celso’s skillful curling shot equalized the score in the 69th minute.
Jack Grealish, entering as a substitute, thought he secured the winning goal for City at 3-2 with nine minutes remaining. However, Dejan Kulusevski’s powerful header ensured a shared outcome for all.
Following a 3–3 draw against Ange Postecoglou’s team, Manchester City slipped to third place in the standings, trailing Arsenal by three points, who now lead the table.
Their next opportunity to secure a victory arrives on Wednesday night as they visit Aston Villa at Villa Park, where the host team boasts good form.
