In an interview, Dias stated that the league's inconsistent application of rules is confusing and unfair. He pointed to the second goal scored by Newcastle, where their player pushed Manchester City's goalkeeper out of the goal, as an example of this inconsistency.

Dias questioned the logic behind allowing certain contacts in the penalty area while penalizing others. He argued that if the league is going to allow a specific type of contact, then it should be applied consistently.

Dias also acknowledged that Newcastle was the better team on the day and deserved the win. However, he emphasized that the league needs to establish clear rules to avoid confusion and frustration for players and fans.