How many times have I criticised referees? - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has apologised to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if he "feels offended", having taken issue with the official following Manchester City's victory over Wolves on Saturday.
But the Spaniard said he has to "defend my club and my players".
City manager Guardiola took umbrage at the fact Hallam - making his top-flight debut - decided not to award his side a penalty for an apparent handball by visiting defender Yerson Mosquera, despite being told to review the incident on the pitchside monitor by the video assistant referee (VAR).
There is usually only one outcome when a referee is sent to the screen - the awarding or overturning of a penalty, but in sticking with his original decision Guardiola said Hallam made a "huge debut" and "everybody will know" him now.
