PEP GUARDIOLA bizarrely KISSED fourth official Craig Pawson during Manchester City’s game with Arsenal.
City were leading 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute opener at the Emirates.
And Guardiola’s men looked to be heading for the three points as the game entered the final stages.
Maybe City’s legendary manager was feeling too jubilant too early as he grabbed Pawson by the cheek and tried to give him a smooch on the cheek.
Pawson managed to just about swerve the peck but fans were still left absolutely baffled by Guardiola’s moment of madness.
One said: “Have I just seen Pep kiss the ref??”
Another added: “WHAT’S BLUD DOING!”
One asked: “Pep trying to kiss ref??”
Another said: “Did Guardiola just kiss the fourth official?”
Ironically, it was City who kissed their lead goodbye after Gabriel Martinelli levelled the game in injury time.
City now labour in ninth while Arsenal have lost ground on the title race after falling five points behind champions and leaders Liverpool.
Sky Sports commentor Gary Neville said: “Pep Guardiola shrugs his shoulders.
“He decided about 25 or 30 minutes out from the end of the game how he was going to win it and he almost got there.
“That was a slug-fest. Liverpool may be the winners of this result.”
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