FA defends ball

FA defends cup ball following criticism from Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,
Man City manager Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
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FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control
The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control".Guardiola compared the ball unfavourably with those used in the Premier League and Champions League after his side's 3-1 fifth-round victory over Plymouth on Saturday,
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