Pep says pressure on the ref

controversy in the last City game Taylor officiated as he sent off Fabian Delph during their shock 1-0 FA Cup defeat by Wigan in February.

And the last time Taylor refereed at The Etihad was back in December 2016 when he sent off Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho in a defeat to Chelsea.

Guardiola said: “He is going to try to do the best job like we try as managers and football players.

“The important thing is to focus on our game and of course knowing which opponent we are going to face and that is all.

“Hopefully, they can make good decisions for both sides and a good game.

“All England and all Europe is going to watch us. The referee doesn’t want to make a mistake. But if he is a fan of United or City, everyone can be a fan of whoever he wants so no problem.”