Community Shield: Guardiola reacts as Arsenal defeats Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reacted to the officiating process during his side’s defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.

The game started with City taking the lead through Cole Palmer in the 77th minute, however, Leandro Trossard scored an equaliser for Arsenal to make it 1-1 in the 11th minute of added time after his shot deflected off Manuel Akanji.

Referee Stuart Attwell originally specified an extra eight minutes at the end of the match, but it was extended further due to a clash of heads in that period involving Kyle Walker and Thomas Partey.

In a bid to reduce time-wasting, referees have been instructed to add on more time for any in-game delays.

Guardiola, speaking after the game, said the alterations could have a profound effect on matches.

He said: “It is not annoying; we have to get used to it. I had the feeling, not because we were winning 1-0, it was just the fact I had the feeling that much didn’t happen to extend by eight minutes.

“But it is a good question for the [rule-making International Football Association Board] and all the people because they don’t consult the managers; they don’t consult the players.

“Whatever their opinion, we have to accept it. Now the games will be 100 minutes, that’s for sure.”