This archive report was first published on 3 November 2019.
Published on November 3, 2019, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has accused Liverpool's Sadio Mane of diving after the forward's match-winning display against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Guardiola's comments came after Mane scored the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time at Villa Park on Saturday, despite being booked for simulation in the first half.
Mane has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after earning two penalties - against Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur last month - with Liverpool converting each time to win both games.
Guardiola also praised Liverpool's ability to score late goals, saying, "It has happened many times, what Liverpool have done, in the last few years, it's because (Mane) is a special talent. Sometimes he's diving, sometimes he has this talent to score incredible goals in the last minute."
Manchester City will face Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday, where they have failed to win in the league since 2003.
