Eddie Howe told Premier League Productions that he would be ‘fuming’ after VAR seemingly missed Ilkay Gundogan kicking Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg heels just before the Tottenham man gave away a penalty yesterday.
After 20 minutes of Man City’s 3-0 win against Spurs, both the on-field referee and VAR agreed that Gundogan was fouled by Hojbjerg.
But former Premier League winner Sherwood spotted that it wasn’t the £15 million Spurs midfielder (Sky Sports) who fouled the Man City goalscorer first.
Sherwood claimed if VAR had seen that then ‘surely they have to give it’ in the Tottenham man’s favour.
“Hojbjerg kicks him in the heel but only after Gundogan stands on the back of Hojbjerg’s Achilles,” said Sherwood. “If they (VAR) have seen that then surely they have to give it (in Hojbjerg’s favour).
“It’s quite clear. The first foul is from Gundogan on the back of the heel of Hojbjerg. That’s the first foul.
“The second one, yes there is contact, from the left foot onto the heel of Gundogan and he goes over. That’s what they have seen. I can understand you have missed that on-field
“But when we slow it down, like we have here and as they do with VAR. I think they have to see that. I think that’s very harsh.”
Howe added: “I totally agree. My assessment is that they haven’t given enough time to slow that down like we have. I definitely (have sympathy) for Jose. I’d be fuming at that one.”
In the end, Gundogan netted a brace to please the Manchester City supporters, including those who have picked him in Fantasy Football.
Tottenham were outclassed all over the pitch, as they couldn’t really lay a glove on a team blowing away near-on every team in their path in recent months.
Whilst the blue half of Manchester seemingly heads for the Premier League title, those in North London will be looking to claw their way into the Champions League places.
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