Manchester City boss defends players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stood up for his players following being caught on camera during an evening out.

Video on social media shows Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, and Kyle Walker outside a venue in Manchester.

“The video didn’t show exactly what happened – dinner together, sober, enjoying [time] with their mates and some of the backroom staff,” Guardiola claimed.

“But they’ll be fined for not having invited me! ”

Grealish and City teammate Phil Foden were both warned of Guardiola for their behavior in December after they were photographed in a club after City’s 7-0 victory at home over Leeds United.

But at this time, the City manager wasn’t concerned about his players leaving.

“The players know there is a risk when they go out today because of social media, but all of them – Riyad, Kyle, Ally (Marland, staff), Jack were perfect,” added Guardiola.

If his players were unfairly treated, The City manager replied: “In this case, yes. “