{"id":297135,"date":"2023-12-04T16:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=297135"},"modified":"2023-12-04T16:54:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:54:17","slug":"man-city-charged-for-players-surrounding-ref-as-erling-haaland-learns-fate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/man-city-charged-for-players-surrounding-ref-as-erling-haaland-learns-fate\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City charged for players surrounding ref \u2013 as Erling Haaland learns fate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Manchester City have been charged for their antics at the end of their 3-3 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur. <\/p>\n

    The Premier League holders were furious when Erling Haaland played Jack Grealish through on goal, only for referee Simon Hooper to bring the play back for a foul on the Norwegian, despite initially appearing to give City the advantage. City players crowded around the official, with Haaland being particularly irate with the decision. <\/p>\n

    However, despite his protestations being so fierce that he became a huge social media meme, the 23-year-old will not face any punishment for his reaction. However, the same cannot be said for the team as a whole. <\/p>\n

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    A statement from the FA said: "Manchester City have been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 after their players surrounded the match official during the Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 3 December 2023. <\/p>\n

    "It's alleged that, during the 94th minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure their players do not behave in a way which is improper. Manchester City have until Thursday 7 December 2023 to respond to the charge." <\/p>\n

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    However, Haaland faces no further action despite his angry reaction to the decision. That will be a huge relief to Guardiola's side, as the Norwegian has notched up 14 Premier League goals in 14 games, as well as four assists. <\/p>\n

    City travel to an Aston Villa side who possess one of the best home records in Europe. A victory for Unai Emery's side would also see them overtake the Citizens and drag them down into fourth position.<\/p>\n

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    Guardiola's side have also drawn their last three matches against Tottenham (3-3), Liverpool (1-1) and Chelsea (4-4). At the end of their draw against Spurs, Guardiola opted to not vent his frustrations at the referee. "Next question. I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment," Guardiola said.<\/p>\n

    "It is hard when you review the image, the referee decides to blow the whistle after he has already said to play on. After the pass, the whistle, so I do not understand this action. But I would say we did not draw because of that."<\/p>\n