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Guardiola fumes as Solanke goal sparks Man City collapse vs Spurs

Guardiola fumes as Solanke goal sparks Man City collapse vs Spurs
Guardiola fumes as Solanke goal sparks Man City collapse vs SpursAction Images via Reuters

Pep Guardiola expressed frustration that Dominic Solanke’s first goal was allowed to stand during Manchester City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday.

The Citizens had deservedly gone two goals up by halftime, with Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo scoring.

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However, Spurs roared back with Solanke netting twice, including a stunning scorpion kick, to secure a draw and leave City six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. 

In a post-match interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Guardiola was asked about the decision to allow Solanke’s opening goal. 

"Well, if you do it to a striker it would be a penalty. I'm not a referee. Fascinating in the Premier League.

"If a central defender does it to a striker, it's a penalty, right? You said it, I didn't say it, you saw it."