Pep Guardiola refuses to discuss Kyle Walker and Neal Maupay bust-up in City win
Pep Guardiola refused to discuss an angry bust-up between Kyle Walker and Brentford’s Neal Maupay after Manchester City’s 3-1 win in west London.
The England defender blew his top at something Maupay said to him in the closing stages and had to be calmed down by his manager.
City skipper Walker had been subjected to taunts about his personal life from the home fans throughout the match.
Guardiola had a long conversation with French striker Maupay after the final whistle but when quizzed about the incident afterwards, Guardiola simply snapped: “Next question!”
Guardiola was happier talking about hat-trick hero Phil Foden after the victory in west London which, coupled with Arsenal’s win over Liverpool on Sunday, left City two points behind the Reds with a game in hand.
Brentford were the only team to beat City home and away last season, and the ‘three-peat’ looked on when Maupay fired them into the lead.
But Foden finally beat inspired Bees keeper Mark Flekken to haul City level before the interval.
The England midfielder headed them in front early in the second half from Kevin De Bruyne’s cross, and then completed a stylish treble to leave the visitors with their title destiny firmly in their own hands.
We keep going! +3 ✔️ Congrats on your hat-trick @PhilFoden
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