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'He can break his leg!' - Pep Guardiola reveals what he said to referee after Man City boss angrily confronted officials after draw against Brighton

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<p>City manager Guardiola was livid after Hooper booked winger Jeremy Doku for simulation following a challenge from Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke. The ex-Barcelona boss stressed that if the Belgian had not jumped, he might have broken his leg.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He said after the game: "If he doesn't jump, he can break his leg. To go on the grass is a tackle and he jumps so there is no contact. Jeremy is not a diving player. They should know it but it is what it is. We didn't win or lose for those decisions. I said to the referee that if he doesn't jump he can be kicked hard. He jumped to protect himself but it doesn't matter, don't ask me about that."</p>

WHAT PEP GUARDIOLA SAID

<p>City went on to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-player-ratings-vs-brighton-erling-haaland-josko-omar-marmoush-stefan-ortega-abdukodir-khusanov/bltdde9a79fbbb180c5" target="_blank">draw the game 2-2</a> at the Etihad on Saturday, with Guardiola's men fifth in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for next season's Champions League. Guardiola admitted his side are feeling the pressure.</p><p>He added: "Nine games left and nine finals. It is what it is. I think it will go right to the end. I am always confident. In some moments I have doubts, but I always try to find the right way. You can feel the pressure in the stadium. We have to play better and the fans want it so bad. Everyone feels it."</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After the international break, City travel to Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on March 30.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'He can break his leg!' - Pep Guardiola reveals what he said to referee after Man City boss angrily confronted officials after draw against Brighton | Goal.com

Pep Guardiola has revealed what he said to referee Simon Hooper after angrily confonting the officials following Manchester City&apos;s draw with Brighton.

&apos;He can break his leg!&apos; - Pep Guardiola reveals what he said to referee after Man City boss angrily confronted officials after draw against Brighton

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