FA Cup ball: Pep Guardiola criticises ball after 20 shots off target

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticized the Mitre balls used in the FA Cup, expressing dissatisfaction with their quality and difficulty in control. Despite City’s 3-1 win against Plymouth, Guardiola noted 20 off-target shots and compared the Mitre balls unfavorably to those used in the Champions League and Premier League. The Football Association defended the Mitre balls, citing their adherence to Fifa testing standards and performance in the competition, while other Premier League clubs saw higher percentages of shots on target in FA Cup matches compared to league games.

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