City fell behind 1-0 to an early Eberechi Eze strike, despite controlling possession for much of the match at Wembley. Guardiola's side fashioned numerous opportunities, with Omar Marmoush\u2019s 36th-minute penalty arguably the most clear-cut chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Erling Haaland held on to the ball while VAR checked the referee\u2019s decision for a trip on Bernardo Silva before handing it to Marmoush when the penalty was confirmed. The Egyptian hit his effort powerfully but saw it stopped by the diving Dean Henderson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked in his post-match press conference who decided that Marmoush should shoot, Guardiola insisted it was worked out between the two forwards on the pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t speak with them (Haaland and Marmoush). They take a decision, penalties are like that. I like guys who take initiative and they decide. In that moment, it\u2019s how they feel. They decided Omar was ready to take it. Omar took a lot of time when the ball was stopped and after he kicked so it put more pressure on him and Henderson made a good save,\" Guardiola was quoted by Manchester City website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the defeat, Guardiola admitted it was a disappointing feeling but added that he was satisfied with the way his side performed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congratulations to Crystal Palace on their first FA Cup. It is history. We played a good defensive game and controlled the transitions, and incredible threat except the goal. They are difficult to control at throw-ins and corners and free-kicks but we could not score in the last two games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the defeat, Guardiola admitted it was a disappointing feeling but added that he was satisfied with the way his side performed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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