After criticizing referee Simon Hooper on social media after Sunday’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur Spurs, the FA may charge Erling Haaland.
When Hooper failed to take advantage of Emerson Royal’s tackle on him and Jack Grealish bore in on goal in extra time, Haaland became enraged and was cautioned by the referee for dissent on the field.
A furious Haaland was then involved in a spat with Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso as he left the pitch before continuing his tirade by X by posting ‘WTF’ – an abbreviation for What The F—-k’ – alongside an image of the incident.
Asked about Haaland’s reaction after the match City manager Guardiola described it as normal.
“Even the referee, if he played for Manchester City, would be disappointed for that action.
“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. I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment.”
City has now drawn their last three Premier League games – 4-4 with Chelsea and 1-1 against Liverpool.
The Treble winners are three points behind leaders Arsenal in the league standings.
