Christy O'Connor: Hurling’s more palatable alternative to the sin bin?

In early January, shortly after a dressing-room clip appeared online of former Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta telling the players to foul if there is a transition, Pep Guardiola responded to the inevitable question of his stance on the tactic with the speed and slickness of a City attack.

“Go to London and ask Mikel (by then Arsenal manager),” said Guardiola.