Phil Jagielka: ‘Arrogant’ Martin Atkinson said ‘your defending is brilliant’ after Man City’s second goal (Audio)

Everton centre-half Phil Jagielka made a remarkable admission after the League Cup semifinal last night.

Man City booked their place in the final against Liverpool with a 3-1 home win, however Everton fans felt they were robbed at the Etihad.

The crucial moment in the game came in the second half, when ref Martin Atkinson and his official all missed the fact that the ball had run out of play before Raheem Sterling teed up Kevin De Bruyne for City’s second.

After the match Jagielka spoke to the BBC, where he revealed what ref Atkinson said to him during the game.

Laced with sarcasm, Atkinson to the Everton centre-half “your defending is brilliant”.

Jagielka called the official “arrogant”.

Listen to Phil Jagielka’s interview below.