Pep Guardiola revealed what he told Stefan Ortega in a bizarre outburst on the pitch after Manchester City's collapse at Brentford.
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Guardiola lifted lid on Ortega rantMan City gave up a two-goal leadBrentford held Man City to a 2-2 drawFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester City were just 12 minutes away from registering their third consecutive win in the Premier League for the first time since October with a two-goal lead at the Gtech Community Stadium, but Brentford scored two late goals to snatch away the victory from the champions. Phil Foden scored a brace in the second half, but Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard's late goals denied City all three points.
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After the full-time whistle, manager Guardiola appeared to rage at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, who perhaps could have done a better job keeping out Norgaard's late header. The Spanish coach cut a frustrated figure but also repeatedly embraced Ortega with a wide-eyed look on his face in bizarre scenes. He was also seen having a serious conversation with Josko Gvardiol and Savinho. The City boss, however, clarified that he did not admonish the players.
WHAT PEP GUARDIOLA SAID
Speaking to reporters, the 53-year-old said: "I was satisfied, we’re talking one action. The same with Ortega, I said how good he played in the actions with the ball, had good passes to Erling [Haaland], how happy and satisfied I am, especially with these two players with what they have done."
Guardiola was also asked about Foden's admission that City players were 'leggy' in the closing stages, and replied with a wry smile: "Yeah, that’s why I replaced him."
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The Cityzens, who are sixth in the table after 21 games, will be back in action on Sunday as they take on Ipswich Town in another important Premier League clash at Portman Road.
