FA defends ball after Pep Guardiola says it is difficult to control
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FA defends ball after Pep Guardiola says it is difficult to control

Hindustan Times  

The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control". FA defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control". Guardiola compared the ball unfavourably with those used in the Premier League and Champions League after his side's 3-1 fifth round victory over Plymouth on Saturday, saying it was "not proper". "Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball -- used in the Emirates FA Cup and all other FA competitions -- has been tested in accordance with FIFA testing," said an FA spokesman.

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FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control
2 weeks, 4 days ago

FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control

The Hindu  

The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was “difficult to control”. Guardiola compared the ball unfavourably with those used in the Premier League and Champions League after his side’s 3-1 fifth-round victory over Plymouth on Saturday, saying it was “not proper”. The Football Association …

Pep Guardiola relies on experienced players ahead of Man City’s FA Cup clash against Plymouth
3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola relies on experienced players ahead of Man City’s FA Cup clash against Plymouth

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he tries to recapture former glories after a chastening season. City has just the FA Cup still to play for in terms of silverware after the collapse of its Premier League title defence and its Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. …

Mikel Arteta insists he will NOT make ball 'excuses' ahead of FA Cup showdown with Man United... after Arsenal boss bizarrely blamed the one used in Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle
2 months, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta insists he will NOT make ball 'excuses' ahead of FA Cup showdown with Man United... after Arsenal boss bizarrely blamed the one used in Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle

Daily Mail  

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Why Manchester United may have to sell Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists he will not use the ball used against Manchester United as an excuse. Mikel Arteta insists he will not use the ball used against Manchester United as an excuse The Spaniard claimed Arsenal struggled to adapt to …

Mikel Arteta will have to deal with ANOTHER new ball in Man United FA Cup clash - days after Arsenal boss bizarrely blamed the one used in Carabao Cup tie vs Newcastle as a reason for their defeat
2 months, 1 week ago

Mikel Arteta will have to deal with ANOTHER new ball in Man United FA Cup clash - days after Arsenal boss bizarrely blamed the one used in Carabao Cup tie vs Newcastle as a reason for their defeat

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Mitre have revealed a special ball will be used to mark United's triumph last year Arsenal will have to deal with another new ball in their FA Cup tie against Manchester United on Sunday, days after boss Mikel Arteta's bizarre excuses about …

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