Pep Guardiola tried to kiss the referee in the Arsenal - Manchester City match.

According to The Sun: Pep Guardiola unusually kissed the fourth referee Craig Pawson during the Manchester City vs Arsenal match.

The City team was leading 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland's goal in the ninth minute of the match.

Pep Guardiola unusually kissed the fourth referee Craig Pawson

Despite a confident start, City stumbled at the end of the match when Gabriel Martinelli managed to equalize in stoppage time. It appears that Guardiola was in a good mood, as at a moment when things seemed promising, he inexplicably tried to kiss Pawson, but the latter managed to dodge.

This unusual invitation surprised not only the spectators but also the fans, who actively commented on the situation.

One fan wrote: “I just saw Pep kiss the referee??”

Another added: “WHAT IS HE DOING!”

One of the viewers asked: “Is Pep trying to kiss the referee??”

And another said: “Did Guardiola really kiss the fourth referee?”

The irony is that City could not hold their lead and finished the match in a draw.

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Currently, City is in ninth place, while Arsenal has lost ground in the title race, trailing the leader - Liverpool - by five points.

Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville commented on Guardiola's actions: “Pep Guardiola dropped his shoulders. He decided 25 or 30 minutes from the end of the game how he would win it, and almost succeeded. It was a real battle. Liverpool could be the winners of this result.”

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This match highlighted the instability of both teams. City, despite a promising start, could not hold on to the victory, while Arsenal, on their part, showed character by equalizing at a crucial moment. Such dynamics raise interest in the upcoming games of both teams in the tournament.