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Pep Guardiola Apologizes to Referee Hallam While Defending Manchester City and Players

Pep Guardiola has apologised to referee Farai Hallam for his post-match comments. The Manchester City manager said he felt he had to defend his players.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an apology to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if the official was offended by Guardiola's post-match comments. The Spanish coach defended his actions, stating that he felt the need to protect his club and players.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an apology to newly appointed Premier League referee Farai Hallam if the official felt offended by Guardiola's post-match comments following Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Spaniard had taken issue with several decisions made by Hallam throughout the game.

In a press conference held after the match, Guardiola expressed his frustration with the referee's performance, stating that he had to "defend my club and my players." The manager's comments sparked controversy, with some pundits and fans criticizing Guardiola for his public criticism of the referee.

Speaking to the media on Monday, November 8, Guardiola clarified his stance, acknowledging that he may have gone too far in his comments. "If the referee feels offended, I apologize," Guardiola said. "But I have to defend my club and my players. It's part of my responsibility as a manager."

The Manchester City manager also took the opportunity to praise the performance of his team, which saw them maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table. "We played well against Wolves," Guardiola said. "We created many chances and scored three goals. We're in a good place right now."

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