Pep Guardiola expressed dissatisfaction with the FA Cup match ball following Manchester City's 3-1 win against Plymouth Argyle, highlighting it as challenging to control. Despite firing 20 shots off target, City managed to prevail after a brief 1-0 deficit. Guardiola noted that the expected goals were high but criticized the ball's performance compared to those used in the Premier League and Champions League. Despite the criticism, City recorded the highest shooting accuracy in the FA Cup this season, demonstrating a strong attacking presence.
The ball in the Champions League is exceptional, the ball in the Premier League is exceptional, this one isn't. It's difficult to control.
In many years it's happened in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, I know it's a business and they come to agreements.
You know how many shots went over? Look at other games. Normally the ball goes inside from these shots.
City have actually been more accurate with their shooting in the FA Cup than any other this season, albeit in just three games against lower-league opposition.
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