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Guardiola slams Mendy critics after Man City left-back breaks coronavirus rules with New Year's party

Pep Guardiola has told critics of Benjamin Mendy they should look in the mirror after the Manchester City left-back was caught breaking coronavirus rules.

As the virus surges in the UK, Mendy broke government rules by mixing households during a New Year's Eve party on Thursday night.

Following the breach, Man City released a statement expressing their "disappointment" in the France defender.

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"While it is understood that elements of this incident have been misinterpreted in the reports, and that the player has publicly apologised for his error, the club is disappointed to learn of the transgression and will be conducting an internal investigation," the statement read.