Guardiola performs strange ‘riverdance’ routine during Man City penalty appeal

Pep Guardiola has shown off his dancing skills with a hilarious penalty appeal during the Manchester derby.

Manchester City felt they should have had a penalty during the second half, with the side's still locked at 0-0 at Old Trafford. Erling Haaland had been set to fire a shot at goal inside the Manchester United penalty area only for a challenge from Casemiro to cause him to miss the ball and hit the deck.

Referee Stuart Attwell's decision not to award a penalty for the challenge left Guardiola frustrated as a he frantically appealed on the touchline.

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Guardiola was seen looking animated in his technical area as he rushed towards fourth official Robert Jones as he called for a spot-kick to be awarded.

As he moved towards the official, he could be seen slapping his hand against his foot, which he had lifted off the ground, leaving supporters in stitches.

One fan reacted to the incident by calling the City boss "cowboy Pep", with another adding: "Pep Guardiola trying the riverdance." A third supporter tweeted: "We need this Guardiola breakdancing appeal meme in our lives NOW!!"

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It proved to be a frustrating afternoon for Guardiola's side at Old Trafford, despite Jack Grealish giving the champions the lead on the hour mark.

However, a controversial equaliser from Bruno Fernandes was followed by a second goal from Marcus Rashford four minutes later as United turned the game on it's head before holding on for all three points.

Speaking after the match, a frustrated Guardiola fumed: "Marcus Rashford is offside, Bruno Fernandes is not. Rashford distracted our keeper and centre defenders. It is what it is. We know where we play. It is difficult for the referees in these stadiums."

The loss to United means City remain second in the table, five points behind leaders Arsenal ahead of Sunday's north London derby. However, their Manchester rivals are now just one point behind them in third place.

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