Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola was livid after striker Erling Haaland let captain Ilkay Gundogan take a penalty in opposition to Leeds on Saturday, just for the German midfielder to overlook the spot-kick.
Gundogan scored twice for Metropolis within the first half to offer the champions a cushty lead in opposition to Leeds on the Etihad and when Guardiola’s aspect received a penalty with six minutes remaining, the previous Borussia Dortmund midfielder stepped as much as take it.
Nevertheless, the 32-year-old was unable to finish his hat-trick as he fired his effort in opposition to the submit and on the sidelines, Guardiola was clearly indignant.
The Catalan might be seen mouthing to Haaland ‘it’s a must to take it’ and moments later, issues acquired worse for Metropolis as Leeds pulled a aim again via Rodrigo to arrange a nervy finale.
Gundogan was then substituted and Guardiola didn’t even take a look at the midfielder as he left the pitch.
The previous Barcelona and Bayern Munich is well-known for his consideration to element and with Metropolis trying to edge out Arsenal within the Premier League title race, he was clearly not joyful that his gamers allowed sentiment to get in the best way.
Metropolis did win it 2-1 ultimately, however Guardiola will little question have phrases together with his gamers after the match to make sure there is no such thing as a repeat of the incident, which might have price his aspect two invaluable factors.
