Pep Guardiola has said the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after his Manchester City team struggled in front of goal ...

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Guardiola said the FA Cup ball – Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball – was “not proper” and compared it negatively to those used in the Premier League and Champions League after City beat Plymouth ...

Advertisement However, an FA spokesperson said in response to Guardiola’s comments: “Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball — used in the Emirates FA Cup and all other FA Competitions — has been ...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has become the latest elite manager to criticise the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. Guardiola has claimed the FA Cup's Mitre match ball is ...

A Football Association spokesperson responded to his comments and confirmed that all balls used in the competition have been tested to ensure they are up to standard. "Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball ...

Pep Guardiola has prompted a response from the FA following his comments complaining about the official FA Cup match ball. The Manchester City boss criticised the quality of the Mitre Ultimax Pro ...

Look at other games." An FA Spokesperson responded to any criticism of the ball used in cup games with the following statement: "Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball - used in the Emirates FA Cup and all ...