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Twitter reacts as Pep Guardiola’s call for more protection backfires with Fabian Delph sent off for Man City
PEP GUARDIOLA'S calls for a clamp down on bad tackles appear to have been answered — but he won't be happy about it.
The Manchester City manager wants more protection for his players following a spate of horror challenges.
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Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane have received injuries following strong tackles in recent weeks.
City wanted to arrange a meeting with the head of the professional referees organisation to discuss more protection.
Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City staff argue in the tunnel with the Wigan staff after Fabian Delph red card in the FA Cup
MAN DOWN Pep Guardiola and Paul Cook involved in furious tunnel bust-up after Fabian Delph is sent-off
Now Guardiola has got his wish — but it was Fabian Delp who red card against Wigan for a bad tackle.
And Twitter was quick to highlight the irony in the dismissal.
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