A Manchester City player has urged for Anthony Taylor’s suspension, criticizing him for permitting an Arsenal player to employ a tactic that he found puzzling.
The Blues’ defender expressed deep frustration over what he perceived as Arsenal resorting to unfair tactics and critiqued their overall strategy. He particularly singled out an incident in the first half involving Kai Havertz’s late tackle on Stefan Ortega, which he believed deserved a yellow card. He stressed the importance of consistent officiating, highlighting moments where decisions appeared baffling and calling into question the referee’s judgment. Moreover, he emphasized the necessity of enforcing rules, especially concerning clear yellow card offenses. Another instance involving Jorginho, where he felt a second foul went unpenalized, only added to his frustration with the officiating. Despite these controversial calls, he acknowledged the team’s responsibility to capitalize on scoring chances.
The defender also recognized the challenges posed by Arsenal’s disruptive tactics, which frequently halted City’s attacking rhythm through tactical fouls. Lacking decisive intervention from the referee, overcoming these obstacles proved daunting. Though disappointed with the draw against Arsenal, the defender maintained optimism regarding City’s prospects in the ongoing title race. Currently sitting in third place, trailing Arsenal by a single point and league leaders Liverpool by three points after their win over Brighton, City remains focused on their next match against Aston Villa, led by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery. Despite the setback, City is determined to keep their title hopes alive and continue striving for success at the highest level.
