FA ask Pep Guardiola to explain Nathan Redmond rant at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City boss asked for his observations as FA disciplinary chiefs look to see if he broke any rules in his aggressive approach to Southampton star
THE Football Association have asked Pep Guardiola to explain what he was doing in his bizarre rant at Southampton star Nathan Redmond.
Officials at Wembley have this morning contacted Manchester City to find out exactly what Guardiola was up to when he confronted Redmond.
The FA are still looking to see if the City boss broke any rules when he aggressively spoke to the Saints winger.
Guardiola insisted after the 2-1 win over Southampton that he was complimenting Redmond on his ability as a player.
And Redmond himself says there was no offence taken in the incident, which came seconds after the final whistle on Wednesday night.
But the manner of his approach to an opposition player has come in for criticism in some quarters, with people questioning if he overstepped the mark.
The FA have seen footage of the clash, and now want to now the real context of what happened.
Until are fully in possession of all the facts they are unable to make any decision on whether Guardiola's behaviour broke any laws.
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The City boss now has until Monday to provide the FA with his own explanation.
When questioned after the game, Guardiola said: "I was telling Nathan Redmond how good he is at the end.
"Southampton have some super talented players, Redmond is so good one against one.
"But they didn't' want to play, they were time wasting from the ninth minute. I just wanted them to play."
Because Redmond has appeared to confirm Guardiola's version of events, whether the Spaniard warrants disciplinary action is in doubt.
But even though the Saints star says he did not feel threatened or take any offence, the footage clearly shows Guardiola man-handling Redmond.
Crucial to any disciplinary decision will be context, but it was still not a good look to see a manager in such animated discussion with an opposition player.