IIkay Gundogan Penalty Miss: Pep Guardiola Reaction: Erling Haaland’s decision to allow Ilkay Gundogan to take a penalty during their Premier League match against Leeds on Saturday afternoon incensed Pep Guardiola. When Rodrigo grabbed a late goal for the visitors only a minute later, the Catalan’s blood pressure will have increased even more. The Man City manager was seen irate with Haaland and Gundogan for declining to step forward to receive it. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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When Phil Foden was fouled in the 84th minute of the game by Pascal Struijk, Manchester City was leading Leeds 2-0 when they were given a penalty. After assisting in City’s opening two goals, Haaland chose to give Gundogan the penalty in order to give the German the chance to complete a hat-trick. Gundogan, though, squandered the opportunity and struck the post instead. Leeds subsequently recovered control and advanced to the other end to score.
Haaland’s choice evidently irked the Manchester City manager, who yelled, “No, you have to take it.” You must confront the Norwegian striker, you must. When Leeds scored on the other end due to Rodrigo Moreno, Guardiola appeared even more irate.
In fact, Guardiola replaced Gundogan before the end of regulation to express his feelings about the issue. Guardiola did not give the German midfielder a handshake or a slap on the back as he exited the pitch.
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City’s seeming total control appeared to be waning. Rodrigo’s goal, fortunately for Guardiola’s team, was really a consolation. Guardiola’s team managed to hang on for a crucial three points, moving them four points clear at the top of the Premier League and inflicting Sam Allardyce a humiliating loss in his inaugural game in charge of Leeds. After the game, the Man City manager would speak sternly to the two players.
As Guardiola’s team gets ready for their Champions League matchup against Real Madrid on Tuesday, they know that the reigning European champions are waiting for them after their tenth consecutive league victory.
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