Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss ‘formally warned’ by Football Association for comments made about Anthony Taylor before win over Manchester United
Pep Guardiola has been “formally warned” for comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor before the Manchester derby, the Football Association has announced.The Citizens boss violated FA rules by discussing the suitability of the appointment of Mr Taylor, who is from Wythenshawe, for the game.City ran out 3-1 winners against their Manchester rivals1
City ran out 3-1 winners against their Manchester rivals
Although Guardiola backed Taylor and dismissed accusations of potential bias, managers are not permitted to talk about refereeing appointments.Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was fined 50,000 in November 2016 for talking about Taylor ahead of a clash with Liverpool, but he was already on notice having previously been warned for a similar offence while Chelsea manager.Because this was Guardiola’s first such offence, and the nature of his comments was regarded as largely neutral, it is understood a charge was not deemed necessary. Guardiola said: “The referee doesn’t want to make a mistake because he knows everybody around the world is going to watch him. If he is a fan of United or City – everybody can be a fan of whoever he wants so no problem.”Taylor was widely praised for his performance in the match earlier this month.
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