FA defends ball

FA defends ball following criticism from Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,
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Man City's Pep Guardiola on missed chances: FA Cup ball not right
Pep Guardiola has said the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after his Manchester City team struggled in front of goal during their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments follow those of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who was ridiculed earlier in the season when he expressed his anger over the ball being used in the Carabao Cup after a defeat against Newcastle in the semi-final.
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Pep Guardiola added a few comments regarding the ball during his assessement of Manchester City’s FA Cup Fifth Round victory over Plymouth Argyle.

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