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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Pep Guardiola set for touchline ban as he fumes over refereeing decision

Pep Guardiola is facing a touchline ban (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

A fuming Pep Guardiola is facing a two-game touchline ban after being booked for the sixth time this season as Manchester City eased past Newcastle into the FA Cup quarter-finals.

The Spaniard confronted fourth official Lewis Smith on the touchline at St James’ Park after Kieran Trippier had felled Jeremy Doku, prompting referee Sam Barrott to act, and will now have to sit out the Premier League fixture with West Ham and the club’s last-eight clash.

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