Newcastle United 2-1 Man City: Joe Buck match reaction
The Manchester City boss has issued an apology, writes PA.
Pep Guardiola admits he is “embarrassed and ashamed” of his conduct after confronting a cameraman following Manchester City’s loss at Newcastle on Saturday.
The City manager reacted angrily after he was filmed in close proximity following the final whistle, when he entered the field and was involved in discussions with Newcastle player Bruno Guimaraes and the match officials.
Guardiola had been riled by the decision to award what proved Newcastle’s winning goal in the 70th minute at St James’ Park, with City believing goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had been fouled.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Guardiola said: “I apologise. I feel embarrassed and ashamed when I see it. I apologised to the cameraman after one second. “I am who I am – even (after) 1,000 games I’m not perfect a person. I made a huge mistake. What is for sure I defend my team and my club, that’s for sure.” City return to action as they host Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Fan groups have called on Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons.
Nineteen out of 20 top-flight clubs raised prices for 2024-25 and 13 did so this season, prompting 116 supporter organisations and fan advisory boards to co-sign a letter calling for a halt to further increases. Clubs are being asked to freeze prices for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 season, share data on ticket pricing and policies with supporters and hold discussions with fan advisory boards and supporters’ groups on future pricing plans.
The letter, published by the Football Supporters’ Association, calls on clubs to stop the “arms race” on ticket prices. It highlights the challenges posed by kick-off times changing to suit broadcast slots, adding: “Matchdays have never been harder to plan for, or more expensive to attend.”
The letter added: “£3billion transfer windows, soaring agent fees and record wages won’t be paid for by increases in ticket prices. “But increased ticket prices do have a real impact on ordinary supporters already facing rising costs in everyday life. “We understand the commercial realities – but that’s exactly why we need to halt the increases and work together on a more-balanced approach.”
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