Pep Guardiola in heated exchange with Vicente Guaita at full time after Crystal Palace keeper dents Man City title hopes

PEP GUARDIOLA was involved in a heated debate with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita after Manchester City’s 0-0 draw.

The two Spaniards clearly had a difference of opinion over something with neither party very happy.

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But the pair seemingly did settle their differences by embracing before leaving one another.

Guardiola was likely riled up by his compatriot and the rest of the Palace team who frustrated City at Selhurst Park.

In typical fashion Guardiola’s side dominated but could not find the breakthrough, with Guaita partly responsible for that.

The keeper made four saves, denying a superb Kevin De Bruyne volley in the first half to keep the Eagles in it.

City twice hit the post, either side of half-time, while Bernado Silva ought to have tapped in from close range – his effort ended up wide.

So it was a night to forget for Guardiola as his side dropped yet more points in the title race.

They now sit just four points above Liverpool having played a game more.

The Citizens have the distraction of the FA Cup this weekend with Southampton their opponents.

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After that they travel to Burnley before taking on Jurgen Klopp’s side in a huge match at The Etihad.

The Reds are on a brilliant run of form and building up good momentum heading into the final part of the season.

January signing Luis Diaz has hit the ground running, scoring again at Brighton on Saturday, and Liverpool will be confident of getting all three points.

They have other immediate priorities however with a trip to another in-form team on Wednesday – Arsenal, who have won eight of their last 11 Premier League games.