Despite beating Bournemouth at the weekend, Guardiola revealed his frustration as an equalizer from Tyler Adams saw Gianluigi Donnarumma appeal for a foul from a corner. The Spanish head coach was furious and suggest that there may be a conspiracy against his side.
“I don't call to the officials and the referees, I'm not the manager to do that. I don't do it. Of course, they will not call me, but (Brooks went) there and pulled (Donnarumma's arm) down and made it unstable. And after that, I'm sorry to tell you. But I said many times, I know all the referees, I know them one decade perfectly, what is going on in this stadium. I know it.
“I don't call. I don't have time. My schedule is three games, I have games. I don't have time to waste my time talking. I said to (Taylor) after when we see each other, tell me if it's a foul or not because I'm waiting.
“If it's a foul or not, just tell me. Just take a look. It's fine. They're brave here. In the Etihad they are brave, so brave.
"I'm one decade here and we know each other quite well. I'm so pleased with what we achieved with Man City, despite everything, so it has been so good. So good.”
Donnarumma was booked for his protests, which further angered fans around the stadium. Guardiola is one of the most recognized head coaches in football and his suggestion that officials have it out for his side will turn the heads of many who believe referees have biased calls.
City face host to German giants Borussia Dortmund, before then welcoming Liverpool to the Etihad in what should be one of the most intense games of the season. All eyes will be on the officials however after Guardiola’s comments over the past week.