Pep Guardiola irritated by questions about provocative Kostas Tsimikas celebration - 'Ask him if I lack respect'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shot down accusations of disrespect after celebrating in front of Liverpool substitute Kostas Tsimikas during his side’s 4-1 Premier League win. Guardiola was euphoric after his side equalised through Julian Alvarez with a superb flowing team move in the first half of Saturday’s Premier League clash. Ad The Spaniard leapt in the air and pumped both fists towards the crowd, just as Liverpool replacement Tsimikas was crossing the City technical area on his way to warm up.

Premier LeagueMan City star Grealish 'felt sick all morning' and at half-time during Liverpool win2 HOURS AGO Guardiola turned to face the Greek defender and celebrate in front of him, but he seemed incredulous when it was put to him that incident could be deemed disrespectful. «Ah, come on,» Guardiola said when asked about the celebration. “I'm so sorry.

Speak with Tsimikas. Speak with the others about a lack of respect. Ask him if I lack respect.

I celebrate the goal. City hammer Liverpool to close gap to Arsenal back down to five points Guardiola hopeful of rapid Haaland return after City striker missed Liverpool clash “I celebrate with my son on the floor. I come here and I said, 'Oh the goal was nice, isn't it? That's all.

I'm so sorry if the TV… You think it shows a lack of respect?” When a reporter replied that he did, Guardiola replied: «Okay, sorry. I'm so sorry.” BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand was impressed with Tsimikas’ self control when discussing the incident at half time. “That celebration there, I don’t know how Tsimikas hasn’t pushed Pep Guardiola out of the way,” Ferdinand said.