Kyle Walker and Neal Maupay got involved in a heated exchange during Manchester City's win over Brentford, which Pep Guardiola has addressed.
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Maupay & Walker involved in fierce confrontationManagers play down incidentMan City beat Brentford 3-1GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The reigning champions came back from a goal down to beat Brentford 3-1 courtesy of Phil Foden's stunning hat-trick. Towards the end of the match, Manchester City skipper Walker was seen having a fierce confrontation with Maupay, although it is not clear why the duo argued or what was said between the two.
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caught up with Pep Guardiola after the match and asked him about the conversation, to which he replied: "Nothing happened." When the same question was asked to Brentford boss Thomas Frank, he said: "No… I haven’t asked him [Maupay]."
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Last week, Maupay got involved in a bust-up with James Maddison as he mocked the England international's trademark dart-throwing celebration in front of Tottenham fans after opening the scoring against Ange Postecoglou's side. The two players were spotted exchanging some heated words on the pitch, with Maddison later insisting that Maupay "hasn't scored enough goals of his own in the last few years to have his own celebration."
(C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
The Cityzens, who have climbed back to second position in the league after Monday's win, will be next seen in action on Saturday against Everton in the Premier League. They will then turn their attention back to the Champions League, with the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Copenhagen due to take place in Denmark three days later.