(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged Premier League referees to be more proactive in protecting players from dangerous tackles that could lead to serious injuries. "The main thing for the referees is to protect the players and follow the rules," Guardiola told British media. I have no doubts that Dele Ali and Harry Kane are top-team players. "But you have to protect them, the same as with Nicolas Otamendi and Harry Kane... The referees have to protect our players and the other players."

Source: The Star December 23, 2017 10:07 UTC