City Boss Seethes Over Controversial Goal, While Frank Hails His Team’s “Never Say Die” Spirit After 2-2 Draw
The thrilling 2-2 draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City left two managers with starkly different emotions: one brimming with pride, the other boiling with frustration.
A visibly angry Pep Guardiola could not hide his discontent after the final whistle, focusing his ire on the decision to allow Tottenham’s first goal in their comeback. The City boss believed Dominic Solanke’s 53rd-minute strike should have been ruled out for a foul on defender Marc Guéhi in the build-up.
Despite a VAR review upholding the on-field decision, Guardiola was booked for his protests. When pressed on the incident afterward, he offered a terse, sarcastic reply. “What can I say? Marc has the ball, he’s been kicked from behind, and it’s a goal. So, what can I say? Nothing,” Guardiola said, his words dripping with exasperation.
His counterpart, Thomas Frank, struck a celebratory tone. The Tottenham manager lavished praise on his players for roaring back from a 2-0 halftime deficit against the title contenders, a fightback fueled by a raucous home crowd.
“First and foremost, I am extremely proud of the players and the mentality and character they showed,” Frank beamed. He acknowledged the difficult circumstances, with his team burdened by injuries and losing their captain during the match. “That just shows everything about the group. That ‘never say die’ thing.”
Frank also made a point of thanking the Tottenham supporters, whose energy seemed to will the team forward in the second half. “When we’re united, fans and players, we can create magic,” he said. “That’s what we need to keep pushing. It meant the world, to me, to us, all of us.”
The result leaves City ruing a missed opportunity, while Spurs celebrate a hard-earned point born from sheer resilience—a contrast perfectly captured in their managers’ post-match moods.
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