Manchester City’s head coach, Pep Guardiola, will serve a one-match touchline ban after receiving his third yellow card of the season during their 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Why Was Guardiola Banned?
During the match, referee Stuart Atwell cautioned Guardiola for dissent after a controversial incident involving Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker suffered an apparent knee injury following a tackle from Lewis Cook, forcing him to signal for a substitution. However, Bournemouth continued play, sparking frustration among Manchester City players and staff.
Heated Exchange on the Pitch
City’s Kevin De Bruyne was seen engaging in a verbal exchange with Cook, while Guardiola made his displeasure known to the officials, ultimately leading to his yellow card. This booking brings Guardiola’s tally to three for the season, triggering an automatic one-match touchline suspension.
Previous Bookings
Guardiola had previously been booked during:
- Manchester City’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal (September).
- Their 3-2 win over Fulham (October).
Impact on City’s Next Premier League Match
As a result of this suspension, Guardiola will be absent from the touchline when Manchester City host Leicester City in their upcoming Premier League fixture on Wednesday.
For more on Premier League manager suspensions, visit Premier League Official Rules.
- Read more: Manchester City’s latest injury updates
- Related: Premier League disciplinary rules explained
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