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Pep Guardiola has denied claims that he cold-shouldered Roy Hodgson after Crystal Palace beat Manchester City back in 2018... but admits he didn't invite former England boss for a 'traditional wine glass'

Pep Guardiola has claims that he once cold-shouldered Roy Hodgson after losing to the former Crystal Palace manager.

Hodgson, whose side face Guardiola's Manchester City on Saturday, said he was snubbed by the Spaniard after his Crystal Palace side won 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in 2018.

However, Guardiola has refuted the statements and argued that he is 'always correct' with his opponents.

Pep Guardiola (left) has denied Roy Hodgson's claims over cold-shouldering the Watford boss

Former England manager Hodgson spoke of how a win for his relegation-threatened Hornets this weekend could derail City's title quest - and damage his relationship further with Guardiola.