Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his team should focus on its own performance so that VAR decisions do not determine outcomes. Speaking on the issue, Guardiola argues that teams create risk when they lose concentration, implying that greater control comes from improving play rather than relying on officiating outcomes. He also points to past matches where he believes referee and VAR decisions affected results. Guardiola remarks that Manchester City “lost the two finals of the FA Cup” and attributes the losses to what he describes as referees not carrying out their duties, including in instances involving VAR. The comments reflect his broader message that the best way to reduce the influence of video-assisted decisions is to maintain sharpness and consistency during matches. Overall, the statements emphasize a performance-first approach while acknowledging concerns about how officiating and VAR can impact high-stakes games.
Guardiola says Manchester City should make VAR irrelevant through on-pitch performance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his team should focus on its own performance so that VAR decisions do not determine outcomes. Speaking on the issue, Guardiola argues that teams create risk...
- Pep Guardiola says Manchester City should focus on playing well so VAR does not become decisive.
- Guardiola links game management and concentration to avoiding situations where outcomes are affected by officiating.
- He previously referenced FA Cup finals as matches where he felt referee and VAR decisions played a role in Manchester City’s losses.
- Guardiola argues that the team’s control is to improve on the pitch rather than concentrate on VAR outcomes.
"We lost the two finals of the FA Cup because the referees didn't do their jobs they should do, even the VAR," said Guardiola.
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