Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has been handed a two-match touchline ban after receiving a yellow card during Saturday’s FA Cup clash against Newcastle United.
The booking, which is Guardiola’s sixth of the season, automatically triggers a suspension under competition rules.
The incident occurred at St. James’ Park when the Spanish coach was involved in a heated exchange with fourth official Lewis Smith following a challenge by Kieran Trippier on City winger Jérémy Doku.
Guardiola was also seen sarcastically applauding after Omar Marmoush scored to put Newcastle 3–1 ahead.
As a result of the suspension, Guardiola will not be on the touchline when Manchester City faces West Ham United in the Premier League next Saturday and during City’s upcoming FA Cup quarter-final in April.
However, the suspension does not apply to other competitions. Guardiola will still be permitted to be in the dugout for City’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Real Madrid and the Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal scheduled for March 22.
