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
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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".
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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.
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