The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,

Pep Guardiola has said the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after his Manchester City team struggled in front of goal during their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

Manchester City had 29 shots overall while accumulating 4.27 expected goals, but Pep Guardiola believes the ball was letting his team down, as he claimed those used in the Premier League and Champions