Man City Loses To Newcastle, Guardiola Makes Noise With Guimaraes, Referee And Camera Officer

Newcastle United beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League England match. (X/@premierleague)

JAKARTA - Manchester City fell at home to Newcastle United in the English Premier League match. Only a 2-1 Man City defeat at St James Stadium Park, Sunday, November 23, 2025 in the morning, was marked by a commotion. Even Man City manager Pep Guardiola called on Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, the match referee and even camera officers.

Victory is impressive for Newcastle. However, Man City considered the victory controversial because the referee allowed Joelinton's foul on goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the process of creating Newcastle's second goal.

Not stopping once the match was over and the players of the two teams shook hands with each other, Donnarumma even asked Joelinton to make a fuss. The two got into an argument that was hot enough that Joelinton was pulled away by his colleagues.

It didn't stop there, Guardiola, who was disappointed with his team's defeat, was also involved in an argument. But it wasn't Joelinton who was targeted but Guimaraes.

In addition, Guardiola protested strongly and was involved in an argument with referee Sam Barrott, who was actually in vain because the match was over.

He criticized the referee for not giving his team a penalty even though Newcastle players had committed several violations in the restricted area.

After arguing with the referee, Guardiola's anger went wide and the camera officer became the next target. He looked angry with the officer.

Unmitigated, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach pulled the officer's headphones and so he could scream near the officer's ear.

Guardiola's strange actions that have won various trophies at every club he has handled. He also declined to explain the reasons for his actions before the media. Everything is fine," Guardiola told The Sun.

Meanwhile, Man City defender Ruben Dias, who had equalized the score, questioned the referee's decision to allow violations against Donnarumma.

In my opinion the decision [of the referee] is difficult to understand. The second goal is why it is still legalized because their players encourage our goalkeeper? Then what rules do we follow and when do we have to follow? It's like sometimes you have to follow the rules, but other times you don't have to follow the rules. What are the real rules?", said Dias.

"Gigio was already in position, but he was then pushed. There were no violations of that action and left alone. I witnessed the incident in a replay. This is what makes me unable to accept reality on the pitch. I don't know who pushed it. But I think it was [Harvey] Barnes. He pushed [Donnarumma]," he said again.

"We are definitely on a red card if we make physical contact. But when other players do the same with the goalkeeper, the night is left. This is then what. If that's the rule, let us do the same," said the Portugal national team defender.

Man City deserved to be annoyed with the defeat because they were actually ahead of possession. Moreover, the Cityzens lost through a controversial goal. In that match, Newcastle broke the deadlock when Barnes beat Donnarumma in the 63rd minute.

However, that advantage did not last long because Dias managed to equalize the score. Dias' goal which changed the score to 1-1 was created five minutes later.

The match got hotter and it was tight. In fact, just two minutes later, The Magpies made a surprise and took the lead again when Barnes scored his second goal.

The goal started with the header of German national team striker Nick Woltemade directed by Guimaraes. Only Guimaraes' shot to greet the pass still hit the post. The ball was then maximized by Barnes to score a brace.

Only that goal was reviewed by the referee via VAR. After observing the incident for a long time, the referee still approved the goal. This means there were no violations, including against Donnarumma. The score changed 2-1 for Newcastle and lasted until the game was over.

The poor result thwarted Man City's efforts to shift Chelsea and close the distance between points and leaders of the Arsenal standings. They remain in third place with 22.

Meanwhile, Newcastle improved the ranking even though they were still in the middle board. Eddie Howe's team moved up to 14th by pocketing 15 points.