Nottingham Forest suffered a second successive defeat for the first time under Sean Dyche, losing 2-1 to Manchester City, but the manager's post-match focus was squarely on the officiating.
Dyche was furious with referee Rob Jones and his team, arguing that Morgan Gibbs-White was fouled in the build-up to Rayan Cherki's winner and that Ruben Dias should have been sent off for a second yellow card challenge on Igor Jesus.
Speaking to Match of the Day, Dyche said: “I've already messaged to ask for a report on the VAR because I find it impossible that the one on Morgan Gibbs-White is not considered a foul.” His comments could land him in hot water with the Football Association.
Despite the defeat, Forest showed a spirited performance, with Omari Hutchinson scoring his first goal for the club after a superb break from Gibbs-White. Igor Jesus impressed, winning praise from Pep Guardiola for his physicality.
Forest have previous history with referee Jones, most notably in the infamous Willy Boly red card incident. Dyche's latest outburst adds to that strained relationship.
