Pep Guardiola unleashed an extraordinary takedown of previous VAR calls that have gone against Manchester City following Antoine Semenyo's controversial disallowed goal in their Carabo Cup semi-final first-leg win at Newcastle.Semenyo scored again for City as his new club took control against holders Newcastle - but was controversially denied another goal by VAR. Semenyo's opener was swiftly followed by a clever finish from a corner, only for referee Chris Kavanagh to be sent to the pitchside monitor to review a "subjective offside" call concerning Erling Haaland. There was no doubt the City striker was marginally ahead of the last defender, but as well as the offside, the dispute was over his interference with play as he grappled with Malick Thiaw close to the line.VAR deemed Haaland to be impeding, and, after a five-minute delay, Kavanagh eventually agreed. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Antoine Semenyo thought he scored his second but it was ruled out for a 'subjective offside' call "Four officials and VAR were not able to take the decision, they had to go to the referee," said Guardiola, who decided to bring up some previous VAR calls that went against his team last year. "I don't understand why in the Premier League game with [Fabian] Schar on Phil [Foden] why VAR didn't say anything. Then the penalty with [Jeremy] Doku and Thiaw. Also See: Man City news and transfer latest Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp "Today, the line was perfect. Millimetres. I don't understand but I'm pretty sure the official will call me tomorrow to explain why VAR didn't intervene at 0-0 here [St James' Park] in the Premier League."Look back at my press conference. I didn't say anything after that game. But here, VAR intervenes but not for two unbelievable penalties."We know how it works and that will make us stronger. I've said it many times to the team, it is always about that. It's in that situation how we react and how we compete.Newcastle 0-2 Manchester City - Match report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsGot Sky? Watch Carabao Cup on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract 📺"In the league game here, 60 minutes and 20 minutes, take a look. I said it today because we won. Tell me if I said anything after the game we lost. In 10 years here, I know what happens. The line was perfect today.When asked to clarify what he thinks is going on, he said: "Ask them. Who is the boss of the referees? Ask him [Howard Webb]. It's the semi-finals. We play for a lot to reach the finals. It will make us stronger. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg "Did you review the FA Cup final last season? When [Dean] Henderson touched the ball outside the box. Did I say anything?"The big clubs overcome these situations."It's part of the game, we have to do it better. We know it is going to happen so we have to do it better."When asked if it could still h...
'It will make us stronger': Pep lists VAR grievances amid Carabao Cup controversy
