Pep Guardiola was left fuming by what he saw from his Manchester City side of their Community Shield win over rivals Manchester United.
The Residents boss slammed a water bottle down in anger as referee Jarred Gillett blew his whistle to signal half-time with the scores level at 0-0.
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It was a half which saw the Premier League champions dominate possession, where they even hit the post through James McAtee.
However the Etihad outfit struggled to create many clear-cut probabilities in a moderately lacklustre opening period.
And TV cameras caught Guardiola taking his frustration out on a water bottle, where his animated antics continued down the Wembley tunnel.
He may very well be seen gesturing with goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisido, with fans on social media stating the Spaniard was left irritated by shot-stopper Ederson.
Just before the half-time whistle, the Brazilian kicked a protracted pass attempt straight out of play – with Guardiola’s meltdown swiftly following.
Ederson had been linked with a move away from City amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
But no sides within the Middle East stumped up City’s demands with the club demanding a fee in excess of £40million.
City fans were quick to comment on Guardiola’s response, where they shared his apparent view on Ederson’s mishap.
One supporter posted on X: “We like to see it. He higher step up coz wtf.”
One other said: “That is my coach.”
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A 3rd added: “Wild if hes attempting to speed up his exit.”
This fan then messaged: “Ederson goes to cost us this season if he keeps starting, dude has an attitude of a young person.”
And one simply stated: “Yessss, Ederson out!”
The second half began with United on the front foot, and the Red Devils took the lead within the 82nd minute through Alejandro Garnacho.
But substitute Bernardo Silva headed home an equaliser seven minutes later to send the tie to penalties.
And it was City who prevailed within the shootout in a 7-6 victory, with Manuel Akanji scored the deciding effort from 12 yards out.
Silva had missed from the spot early within the shootout, just for Jadon Sancho to have his effort brilliantly tipped onto the post by Ederson.
It was then Jonny Evans’ turn to miss – blazing his shot high over the bar – with Akanji winning City’s first Community Shield in six yeard.
