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Rodri Slams Referees After City's Draw with Spurs

2/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rodri, Manchester City midfielder, criticized referees after a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, saying a foul on Marc Guehi was missed and led to Spurs' first goal.
He added that the referee must be neutral and criticized a sequence of decisions he says unfairly affected City.
Manager Pep Guardiola echoed Rodri's sentiments and noted the emotional toll.
The draw leaves Manchester City six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

History

Historical Context

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), established in 2001, oversees refereeing in English football. In 2018, scrutiny intensified over officiating quality, with reports indicating that 25% of key decisions were incorrect. Rodri's recent criticism highlights ongoing concerns about referee performance, which could significantly impact Manchester City's title race against Arsenal, raising questions about the league's integrity.

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Story summary

Rodri, Manchester City midfielder, criticized referees after a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, saying a foul on Marc Guehi was missed and led to Spurs' first goal.
He added that the referee must be neutral and criticized a sequence of decisions he says unfairly affected City.
Manager Pep Guardiola echoed Rodri's sentiments and noted the emotional toll.
The draw leaves Manchester City six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

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