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Liverpool’s hopes of securing a late penalty were dashed in their 1-1 draw against Manchester City when Jeremy Doku’s high boot caught Alexis Mac Allister.
Despite a VAR review, the decision not to award the spot-kick stood as the game reached its closing moments.
In a pivotal match for both teams amid the intense Premier League title race, City broke the deadlock first with a well-executed corner routine finished by John Stones, igniting celebrations among their traveling fans.
However, Liverpool swiftly responded, capitalising on a reckless challenge by goalkeeper Ederson on Darwin Nunez in the box.
Mac Allister calmly converted the resulting penalty, allowing the hosts an equaliser before a dominant second-half performance.
The Liverpool forward shared a simple tweet with three grinning face with sweat emojis
Liverpool were controversially denied a penalty against Man City for the chest-high tackle
Jurgen Klopp said it was ‘100 per cent a foul and 100 per cent a yellow’
The Liverpool boss vented his frustration at full time
Both sides had opportunities to snatch victory – through Luis Diaz squandering two clear chances for the hosts, while Phil Foden and Doku struck the woodwork for City.
Yet, it was Doku’s late challenge on Mac Allister that made the headlines, with Liverpool fans furiously calling for a penalty.
Despite the outcry, VAR upheld the referee’s decision, ensuring the match ended in a deadlock.
Klopp wasn’t the lone voice questioning the non-award of the penalty.
Despite the outcry, VAR upheld the referee’s decision, ensuring the match ended in a deadlock.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville remarked that Doku had been fortunate, echoing the sentiments of injured Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who expressed his disbelief online.
Following the match, Jota took to Twitter, sharing four emojis that hinted at his disagreement with the officials’ call.
The tweet quickly gained traction on social media.
