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Joe Bray

Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Joao Cancelo red card and Erling Haaland penalty in Man City win

Pep Guardiola conceded that Joao Cancelo deserved to be sent off in Manchester City's win over Fulham and told him to learn from his mistake after he gave away a crucial penalty in the first half.

And Guardiola also admitted that Erling Haaland's penalty in the 95th minute to win a vital three points was far from the striker's best - but said the power on the spot-kick ensured it squeezed under Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

City played 65 minutes with 10 men after Cancelo's last man shoulder-barge on Harry Wilson in the area, earning the full-back a red card and giving City an uphill task. They only earned the victory when Haaland converted his penalty in the 95th minute, with Guardiola praising a number of unsung heroes for their work before the winning goal.

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