FA Cup, Pep Guardiola and City

FA defends cup ball following criticism from Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,
Man City's Pep Guardiola on missed chances: FA Cup ball not right
Pep Guardiola has said the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after his Manchester City team struggled in front of goal during their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola names “massively important” achievement needed by Manchester City this season and it’s not winning the FA Cup
Manchester City can still achieve a “massively important” feat for the football club this season, albeit not going down in the record books, according to Pep Guardiola.It comes after a largely
FA respond to Pep Guardiola slamming FA Cup ball after Man City win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was scathing of the Mitre ball used in the FA Cup after his side's win over Plymouth on Saturday.
Man City's Pep Guardiola: FA Cup triumph won't save poor season
Pep Guardiola has said not even winning the FA Cup can save Manchester City's season. City booked their place in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester City eyeing Arsenal legend as Pep Guardiola replacement: report
Earlier this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola put an end to any immediate speculation over his future with the club when he signed a new two-year deal which will run until the summer of 2027.
Pep Guardiola has the rare opportunity to actually work with his Manchester City squad this week
Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City squad are facing a rarity over the final weeks of the 24/25 season. With City out of the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, they only have the FA Cup and Premier League to focus on over the remainder of this season.
Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments ...
Football Association hits back at Pep Guardiola over FA Cup match ball complaints
A spokesperson for the Football Association has hit back at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after his complaints over ...
‘The ball is not right’ – FA release statement as Pep Guardiola bemoans FA Cup match ball
Pep Guardiola has prompted a response from the FA following his comments complaining about the official FA Cup match ball.
FA defends Mitre match ball after Pep Guardiola’s ‘not proper’ criticism
FA defends Mitre match ball after Pep Guardiola’s ‘not proper’ criticism - Guardiola said the ball was ‘not proper’ after his ...
Football Association says cup ball ‘performs well’ after Pep Guardiola slating
The FA Cup ball criticised by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola “delivers against all of the testing requirements”, the ...
FA defends ball after Pep Guardiola says it is difficult to control
A football controversy is brewing as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the FA Cup's Mitre ball, claiming it ...
Pep Guardiola determined to avoid FA Cup upset against ‘tricky’ Plymouth
Pep Guardiola determined to avoid FA Cup upset against ‘tricky’ Plymouth - Plymouth have already knocked Liverpool and ...
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