Guardiola says players must improve to avoid VAR controversies
Pep Guardiola says teams should focus on improving their own performances rather than blaming VAR, despite his frustration over decisions against Manchester City. He said City were hurt by calls in the 2024 and 2025 FA Cup finals but insisted players must 'do better'.
LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said teams need to raise their own level if they want to stay clear of contentious VAR decisions, arguing that players can reduce the impact of replay calls by performing better.
Guardiola said his side had previously suffered from decisions made by officials and video review, and said he remained frustrated by calls that went against City in their FA Cup final defeats in 2024 and 2025.
VAR again came under scrutiny after West Ham, who are battling relegation, had a stoppage-time equaliser ruled out against Arsenal following a lengthy review last Sunday. Arsenal's 1-0 victory left the Premier League leaders five points ahead of second-placed City.
Despite that latest controversy, Guardiola said the focus should remain on what teams can control on the pitch.
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