LEROY SANE was lucky to escape any punishment for showing the referee a lack of respect in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Huddersfield.
The forward, who got City’s equaliser, caused controversy when he shoved three fingers in ref Paul Tierney’s face — claiming the official had missed THREE penalties for his side.
And according to former top referee and SunSport whistleblower Mark Halsey, Sane was fortunate to get away scot-free.
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He said: “Sane was lucky not to get a caution for dissent.
“He has shown a total lack of respect to the referee.
“Paul is a young and new referee to the Premier League, but if that had been a more experienced referee I think he would have taken action.”
Pep Guardiola's Prem stars finally put Huddersfield Town in their place at the second time of asking.
Sergio Aguero’s FA Cup fifth-round replay double booked Manchester City a last-eight trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday week.
The Argentine is back in Guardiola’s first-team plans after Gabriel Jesus broke a metatarsal last month.
And the City striker insisted he is just getting his head down and trying to do his best for City.
He said: “I only try to do my best, do what the manager asked me to do.
“I try to help the team and make Guardiola happy with my performances.
“I’m very happy with the result, to score two goals and especially to get through to the next round.”
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Etihad boss Guardiola hailed Aguero’s display against the Championship side, insisting: “It’s the best Sergio ever. It’s the best I have seen.
“The performance was amazing. Not just his runs — he runs at the right time, the right tempo and, when that happens, he’s involved in the game.
“His dribbling also helps. His performance was top.”
City winger Raheem Sterling reckons the club are still fighting for silverware on THREE fronts.
They hold a 5-3 first-leg lead over Monaco in the last 16 of the Champions League — although they trail
Premier League leaders Chelsea by 11 points.
But Sterling said: “There’s still a chance. We want to challenge for everything."
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