However, folks on Twitter have lambasted Kompany for “manhandling” match referee Michael Oliver in the aftermath of Crystal Palace’s first goal. Presumably, Kompany was debating a probable offside in the build-up to the goal.

Several Twitter users compared Kompany’s actions to Angel Di Maria’s tug on referee Michael Oliver’s shirt in an earlier FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. Their outrage was based on the fact that Di Maria was sent off for his offense, but no action was taken against Kompany.

While the situation with Kompany’s actions remains ambiguous, there is no uncertainty in the task that remains for Manchester City if they are to rescue their season.

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