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Manchester City held to a 3-3 draw by Tottenham amid referee decision dispute

Posted : 03 December 2023

Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Tottenham ended in controversy as a late decision denied City a winning chance. Referee Simon Hooper stopped the game to award a free-kick to City just as Jack Grealish was about to score, leading to a heated reaction from players and manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola, in contrast to his counterpart Mikel Arteta's recent public criticism of officials, maintained composure when facing the media. Despite City's dominating performance, defensive errors and profligacy in front of goal resulted in their third consecutive Premier League draw.

 

Erling Haaland may face consequences for criticizing the referee's decision on social media. Guardiola, when asked about the incident, avoided making comments similar to Arteta's recent tirade. City's winless streak in the Premier League extended to three games, following draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. Spurs' Son Heung-min scored at both ends in a frantic start, with City only managing to net Phil Foden's goal in the first half. Despite Grealish's late goal, Dejan Kulusevski's 90th-minute goal secured a draw for Tottenham.

 

City's performance in the first half was marked by dominance, but their wastefulness in front of goal allowed Spurs to stay in the game. Guardiola defended his players and refused to panic despite the team's recent struggles in the Premier League. The draw places City in a challenging position as they face a tough away game against Aston Villa. Guardiola praised his team's performance, emphasizing their desire to compete at the top, despite not getting the results they believe they deserve.

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