Manchester City have been fined £120,000 (€138,000) after their players surrounded referee Simon Hooper in the 94th minute of their 3-3 draw with Tottenham earlier this month.
Hooper made the contentious call to bring play back after he initially played advantage following Emerson Royal’s mistimed challenge on Erling Haaland.
Haaland was able to get back to his feet and produce a through ball which sent Jack Grealish away, but Hooper blew his whistle to end their hopes of scoring a potential winner during that play against Spurs.
pic.twitter.com/4jMXqKXoS4 — FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) December 18, 2023 It sparked an animated reaction from Man City’s players with Haaland in particular incensed along with manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline.