Manchester Metropolis midfielder Bernardo Silva stated “all 50-50s have gone against us” as he hit out at Darren England’s efficiency in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest which handed the initiative to Arsenal within the Premier League title race.
England denied Man Metropolis what Silva felt was a transparent penalty when Erling Haaland seemed to be clipped by Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels with the hosts main 2-1 on the Etihad Stadium.
A quick VAR evaluate discovered no case to reply earlier than Elliot Anderson equalised moments later, with Metropolis’s two dropped factors leaving them seven adrift of league leaders Arsenal – who received 1-0 at Brighton – though they preserve a recreation in hand over the Gunners.
Haaland had one other half-shout for a penalty when he claimed his arm was tugged by Neco Williams earlier than half-time, whereas Rodri went to floor underneath contact from Nikola Milenkovic late on.
“We’re quite used to it this season,” Silva informed TNT Sports activities. “All of the 50-50s have gone in opposition to us. It is the fact. I’ve simply watched the Erling incident. For me, it is a penalty.
“Some folks would possibly argue a special opinion. What can Erling do? We’re used to it this season. We all know the way it works. Our job is simply to be higher, as a result of we can’t management this stuff.
“What we can control is our own performances, and that is what we need to focus on.”
Matz Sels despatched Haaland tumbling shortly earlier than Elliot Anderson’s equaliser – however nothing was given by referee Darren England or VAR
Guardiola focuses on positives regardless of newest setback
A five-game profitable streak coupled with Arsenal’s draw at backside facet Wolves a fortnight in the past had put the destiny of the Premier League title in Metropolis’s fingers, however their Forest setback now means the Gunners can wrap up their first league trophy since 2004 ought to they win seven of their remaining eight video games.
Regardless of that, supervisor Pep Guardiola refused to be downbeat on his facet’s hopes of lifting the title, however stated their focus would flip solely to this weekend’s FA Cup fifth-round journey to Newcastle.
“We did everything,” Guardiola informed TNT Sports activities. “We didn’t concede much and we had the chances at the end especially.
“We preserve going. They tried to do the very best they may – while you see how they run – however in a recreation at residence, at this stage of the season, it is necessary [to win] however we preserve going and look ahead, not again.
“Nothing to say [on the penalty shouts]. Now it’s onto Newcastle in the FA Cup, the Champions League, and game by game.
“We’re used to enjoying in a whole lot of competitions and going from recreation to recreation. There’s a whole lot of video games to play, we’ve got to proceed.”
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Nottingham Forest.
Evaluation: Time operating out for Metropolis as Arsenal pull clear
Sky Sports activities’ Laura Hunter at Etihad Stadium:
Requested how he would possibly method restoration from such a harmful setback, Pep Guardiola replied defiantly: “All together, as we always have done.” Drawback is, Metropolis at the moment are operating out of time of their efforts to catch Arsenal.
Wednesday’s draw put an finish to Metropolis’s seven-match profitable run at residence in all competitions, and likewise marks the primary time they’ve conceded two or extra targets on the Etihad since November. Real perception on this title push is definitely slipping.
Total, Metropolis have dropped 13 factors from profitable positions this season, a tally inconsistent with champions. You can not assist however suppose that if this title had been meant to finish up in Manchester this yr then Savinho’s stoppage-time effort one way or the other sneaks in, somewhat than being turned off the road by Murillo.
Or maybe Erling Haaland is awarded one of many two penalties he claimed for. Or one other of the 5 huge possibilities created are literally taken. To let a lead slip twice in the identical recreation means they’ve additionally foregone their proper to manage the run-in.
Earlier than drawing with Forest, Metropolis had been ready the place in the event that they received all their remaining video games – together with internet hosting Arsenal – the crown was theirs. That luxurious not exists, and that’s as a lot a psychological blow as it’s a materials one. Mikel Arteta will likely be quietly delighted.
