FA defends ball

FA defends ball following criticism from Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,
Man City manager Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Is Pep Guardiola justified in criticizing FA Cup ball?
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FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control
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".The Football Association said the ball used in the FA Cup "delivers against all of the testing requirements".
Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments follow those of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who was ridiculed earlier in the season when he expressed his anger over the ball being used in the Carabao Cup after a defeat against Newcastle in the semi-final.
Pep Guardiola blames FA Cup ball for Man City's missed chances
Pep Guardiola has claimed that the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after Manchester City struggled to convert chances during their 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
'The ball is not right' - Pep Guardiola echoes Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as he comes up with bizarre excuse for Man City's striking struggles in FA Cup against Plymouth
Pep Guardiola has echoed Mikel Arteta by bizarrely blaming different match balls for underwhelming domestic cup performances from Manchester City.
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