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Pep Guardiola labels Sergio Aguero 'one of the nicest people I ever met' and continues to defend star striker after controversial gesture towards official Sian Massey-Ellis

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has again defended Sergio Aguero following Gary Neville's suggestion that the striker apologise for putting his arm on the shoulder of assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis.

City's 1-0 win against Arsenal last Saturday saw Aguero dispute a throw-in decision before touching Massey-Ellis as she turned to walk away, an incident that has drawn considerable criticism.

Pundit Neville told CNN: 'I think (he) would be best served by apologising.'

Pep Guardiola is continuing to defend Sergio Aguero following his controversial gesture
Aguero has come under fire for putting his arm around Sian Massey-Ellis during a match

After reviewing the incident, the Football Association was satisfied that match officials did not believe any formal action was necessary.