Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces a two-game touchline ban following his sixth booking of the season. Referee John Brooks cautioned Guardiola during the first half of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final victory at Newcastle United. The manager expressed frustration after receiving the card for his reaction to a foul on winger Savinho, according to The Guardian.
Guardiola stated he would go on holiday during the suspension if the Football Association confirms the penalty. FA rules dictate that six yellow cards in a single season result in a two-match ban for managers. This follows a previous one-match suspension Guardiola served in September for accumulating three bookings, per Sky Sports.
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium. If the ban stands, Guardiola will miss upcoming domestic fixtures. The manager noted that his staff would lead the team from the technical area. Manchester City currently occupy second place in the Premier League table behind Liverpool, according to official league standings.
