‘We are used to it’ – should Man City have been awarded a penalty?

Following Manchester City’s Premier League defeat at Newcastle on Saturday evening, Pep Guardiola made a beeline for referee Sam Barrott at full-time.

That particular act from the Spaniard could be seen far away following a contest full of contentious decisions.

As a result of their humiliating defeat, City felt they were facing a penalty call, a handball shout, and a tight offside decision, which leaves them third in the table, four points clear of Arsenal, who had already played more.

After the game, Guardiola was unable to discuss refereeing decisions.

When BBC Sport inquired about the conversation that had occurred with Barrott, Guardiola looked intent on controlling his feelings and said, “Nothing.” Everything is in order.

After the game, Guardiola went into the referee’s room at St James’ Park and once more remarked, “everything is fine” and “it is what it is.”

Man City’s worst season start in five years is now second-worst under Guardiola, and it’s second-best.

Phil Foden entered the box and fired a shot that went wide at 0-0 after 18 minutes.

The City midfielder was writhing in pain after being caught by Newcastle defender Schar when he flew across with his studs.

However, hosts’ video assistant referee Craig Pawson and referee Barrott chose to accept the on-field decision and only gave them a goal-kick.

If “contact is inevitable” between defender and attacker, “play should typically be allowed to continue,” according to the Premier League’s handbook.

However, the law also states that a “penalty kick and appropriate sanction are the expected outcome” when “contact is either reckless (yellow card) or serious foul play (red card)”

Barrott ruled that Schar’s challenge was not reckless on this occasion, but experts disagreed.

Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney told BBC Sport, “I believe it’s a penalty.”

The referee “might have looked at Foden’s set-up for the shot before the contact,” the referee said. It’s a foul”.

Jonathan Woodgate, a former Newcastle defender, stated on BBC Radio 5 Live, “I don’t believe Schar gets the ball, but I don’t believe it’s a penalty.”

He doesn’t seem to do enough, I believe.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards claimed on Sky Sports that there is communication, but Foden’s shot has already been saved.

Malick Thiaw was struck on the arm by Jeremy Doku shortly later, but VAR supported the decision to not give a penalty on the field.

“I believe that is a penalty,” Richards remarked. Because he doesn’t have a flat palm, he is the only thing that saves him. The only thing that comes to mind is what will save him.

With a quickfire double that won Newcastle’s match, there was debate over whether Harvey Barnes’ second goal from the 70th minute should have been equal.

Initial television replays of the incident did not show lines for potential offside, but a screenshot later revealed Bruno Guimaraes was onside when he headed against the crossbar.

After a five-minute wait, Barnes followed in with the score, and Newcastle’s players and supporters wildly cheered the goal’s rubber-stamped outcome.

Richards remarked, “The defending for the second goal was simply not good enough.” At the far post, he should never have a free header.

For the first time since 2013-14, City have lost four of their first 12 games of the Premier League season.

On Sunday, Guardiola’s men take on North London rivals Tottenham, and the visitors had a chance to put real pressure on themselves with a win, but they were unable to do so.

Gianluigi Donnarumma, City goalkeeper, was also left furious at full-time, just like Guardiola did.

The Italy international was fined for his protestations after claiming he had been fouled in the winning goal from the corner just as he had claimed in the match against Bournemouth.

At the conclusion of the game, Donnarumma appeared to argue with assistant coach Jason Tindall and was forced to leave.

Guardiola responded, “He felt a touch.” However, the VAR and the referees make the opposite decision. We’ve been doing it for a while.

The City manager continued, “The last five inquiries have been about referees and actions. Ask the officials. Nothing about the images that I have not yet seen will change.

Did I say something when I played in the FA Cup finals against Crystal Palace and Manchester United? Nothing . It is what it is. And I stumbled. Firstly, I congratulate United and Palace on behalf of my club.