Pep Guardiola in no mood to discuss controversial Dean Henderson moment and Omar Marmoush's missed penalty after Man City's FA Cup final heartbreak vs Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola was not happy with how his side lost the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, giving little away in his post-match conference.
A single goal from Eberechi Eze was enough to win the game for Crystal Palace, despite Manchester City dominating possession for large periods of the game. The Eagles withstood the City attacks, but were perhaps fortunate to still have 11 players on the pitch at the end of the game after Dean Henderson looked to have denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity for Erling Haaland. The Palace keeper was in the spotlight again shortly after, making a crucial stop to deny Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot - the Egyptian a surprise taker given Haaland's success from the spot. After the game, Guardiola refused to address either moment with much thought.
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WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID ABOUT THE RED CARD
On Henderson's handball and potential red card, Guardiola said: "Ask the referee."
The City boss had angrily confronted Henderson after the game, but refused to say anything about the incident.
WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID ABOUT THE PENALTY
On why Marmoush took the penalty over Haaland, Guardiola said: "I don't know, I didn't speak to them. They made a decision. They decide."
DID YOU KNOW?
The moods in the two camps could not be more different. Whilst Guardiola gripes, the Palace players and staff were celebrating the club's first ever major honour after being FA Cup runners-up twice.