Pep Guardiola gave a spiky response when asked about Michael Keane's controversial yellow card following Manchester City's 3-3 draw with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday evening.
The champions squandered a lead and found themselves trailing 3-1 with just seven minutes remaining before mounting a remarkable comeback.
Erling Haaland reduced the deficit before Jeremy Doku struck deep into added time to salvage a point.
Despite the late recovery, City now sit five points adrift of Arsenal with four league matches remaining.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was left fuming over the decision
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"Four games we have in the Premier League," Guardiola told reporters. "We'll see what happens."
The match was marred by a contentious challenge from Everton defender Keane on Doku shortly before the interval.
The Belgian winger required lengthy treatment on the pitch, spending nearly a minute receiving medical attention before being able to continue.
Despite vociferous protests from City's players and coaching staff, referee Michael Oliver deemed the tackle worthy of only a caution.
The decision left the Manchester City bench furious, with many believing the challenge warranted a dismissal given its severity.
Michael Keane left Jeremy Doku stricken with his challenge and escaped a red card
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Doku ultimately recovered sufficiently to play a decisive role in the comeback, netting twice including the crucial stoppage-time equaliser.
Guardiola's frustration with the officiating was evident when pressed on the incident during his post-match media duties.
Asked about Keane's challenge, the City manager offered a terse response to Sky Sports: "OK. Your pundits can say it."
He elaborated further in his press conference, stating: "What can I say? Yellow card. 50 seconds, Doku out, waiting to come back."
When questioned directly on whether he believed the tackle merited a red card, Guardiola was dismissive.
"It's not my job," he replied.
The Catalan's curt answers suggested deeper concerns about the physical treatment his players endured throughout the encounter.
Thierno Barry scored twice as Everton drew against Manchester City | GETTYThe result hands Mikel Arteta's side the opportunity to claim their first league championship in more than two decades should they win their remaining fixtures.
City now require one of West Ham, Burnley or Crystal Palace to take points off the Gunners if Guardiola is to secure a seventh title during his decade at the helm.
Attention turns swiftly to Saturday's home fixture against Brentford, with the FA Cup Final against Chelsea also looming on the horizon.
Pep Guardiola's side are now hoping for a miracle to win the Premier League
| REUTERSGuardiola faces a demanding schedule of five matches across the next 18 days, making Doku's fitness a pressing concern given his recent influential performances.