Pep Guardiola insists he did NOT see Cesc Fabregas after appearing to ignore ex-player following Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Manchester City
PEP GUARDIOLA has denied that he snubbed Cesc Fabregas following Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at the weekend.
The Spanish boss, 45, immediately marched onto the field to confront referee Anthony Taylor after Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho had both seen red in stoppage time.
Guardiola was fuming after two of his players saw red in stoppage timeAP:Associated Press
And he appeared to shun the offer of a hand from his former player Fabregas, who he coached at Barcelona during the 2011-12 season.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport’s daily LIVE blog.
But Guardiola says he saw the Blues' midfielder in the dressing room afterwards - after he didn't notice him on the field.
He explained: "I said hello to Cesc in the dressing room.
"On the field I didn't realise he was trying to greet me."
Guardiola and Fabregas worked together at BarcelonaGetty ImagesTempers flared after the game at the EtihadGetty ImagesThe City boss appeared to snub the advances of his former playerSky Sports
Guardiola was fuming as Aguero and Fernadinho saw red in added time, with his team falling apart late on to give Chelsea the edge at the top of the Premier League.
But the City boss didn't want to get himself in trouble and refused to comment on the Taylor's performance.
Sergio Aguero is set to face Celtic on Tuesday following his four-game league banEPA
He added: "I don't want to speak about the referee in the match either, it is best not too.
"We have to accept Sergio Aguero's absence and work with other players.'
"I am very happy with the way we played,'
"Against Chelesa we played a lot better than the last two games at home against Crystal Palace and Burnley."
RELATED STORIES
DERBY DAY
LIVE - Real 1 Atletico 0: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes first in Madrid derby Champions League semi-final showdown
EL BRITANICO
Drug gangs, bullet-proof tanks and training with James Rodriguez... the only English footballer in South America talks about life playing in Pablo Escobar's hometown
FORNALS TO THE ARSENAL
Arsenal to step in with bid to gazump Valencia signing Pablo Fornals from Malaga
TEAM NEWS
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid team news and likely line-ups: Blow for Atlético as defender Jose Gimenez suffers from muscle injury while Bale remains sidelined for Real Madrid
TV TIMES
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: What TV channel is it on and what time is it?
BACK IN BLACK
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Why are Atletico wearing black shirts against Real in Champions League semi-final?
Sulley Ban
Sulley Muntari suspended for storming off pitch after receiving racist abuse from a CHILD during Serie A game
Spurs raid
Tottenham could pay price of success and see their star players picked off unless they fork out for new deals
Roy Woe
Roberto Carlos claims Roy Hodgson played him as a STRIKER at Inter Milan – even though he's a left-back
THEATRE OF DREAMS
Manchester United stars show top form as they give visiting supporters from Hong Kong a day to remember
'shame on you'
Roy Keane slams Man United and Liverpool celebrating fourth place, saying 'I cringe at it'
Mona-go-go
Football Whispers reveals how AS Monaco have risen from Ligue 2 also-rans to Champions League semi-finalists in five years
City face Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday having already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition.
The travel to struggling champions Leicester on Saturday, looking to get their title charge back on track.
Leave a comment