Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reiterated his defence of Sergio Aguero over an incident that saw assistant referee Sian Massthe Argentina striker put his arm around ey-Ellis.
Aguero placed a hand on the female official during City's 1-0 win over Arsenal last week and drew widespread criticism on social media and from pundits.
Match of the Day analysts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright were among those to condemn the action, while ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville called on Aguero to apologise.