VIDEO: Guardiola Rushed To Apologise After Kicking Bottle At Leeds Bench In Anger

Manchester City and Leeds United played the last of the first round of matches, in the Premier League's return to action after the Qatar 2022 World Cup break. 

The Citizens got a 3-1 win at Elland Road, despite a difficult first half that saw disciplined defensive play from Leeds. Spanish midfielder Rodri broke the deadlock in the additional minutes of the first half. 

Leeds-born Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half, both assisted by former Aston Villa attacker Jack Grealish. The Yorkshire club pulled one back later on and almost got another, much to the frustration of Man City boss Pep Guardiola. 

Guardiola's in-game anger moment

 Guardiola lost his cool during the match, despite his team leading 3-1 in the 82nd minute of the game. The match ended with the scoreline unchanged. 

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As noted by the Telegraph, the Spaniard was furious with his players for giving up a transition, which resulted in Leeds United almost scoring from a free kick.

 He angrily kicked a bottle which soared towards the Leeds bench, prompting the Man City boss to rush over and apologise. 

The defending champions sit second, five points behind Arsenal who beat West Ham in a London derby on Tuesday - a club managed by Guardiola's protege and former assistant, Mikel Arteta. 

Source: Sports Brief