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Tyrone Marshall

Pep Guardiola confused about VAR and handball after Man City draw vs FC Copenhagen

Pep Guardiola admits he doesn't understand the handball rule after two controversial decisions during Manchester City's goalless Champions League draw with FC Copenhagen.

The Blues earned a hard-fought point in the Parken Stadium after Sergio Gomez was sent off after 30 minutes — the third VAR review of the first half. Rodri's stunning strike was disallowed after an accidental handball in the build-up from Riyad Mahrez, who then missed a penalty after FC Copenhagen were penalised for a handball in the penalty area, with no City players appealing for the spot kick.

Guardiola was asked after the game if he understood the handball rule, to which he replied "No".

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