Liverpool cry ‘robbery’ as Man City keep away from 98th min penalty – Mike Dean says foul
Liverpool followers have been left furious after Manchester City prevented conceding a 98th minute penalty.
Deep into stoppage time and the scores stage at 1-1, Liverpool had the ultimate likelihood of the sport to take all three factors.
A Liverpool nook was cleared so far as the sting of the City field and after opting to not head clear unchallenged, Doku as a substitute waited for the ball to drop.
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But in doing so, Alexis Mac Allister closed the Belgian down, forcing Doku to attempt to stab the ball clear at chest stage.
Doku’s makes an attempt noticed him get to the ball first however his follow-through noticed his studs land on the chest of Mac Allister – who fell to the ground and laid in a heap.
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Michael Oliver waved the complaints away however City followers needed to maintain their breath as VAR finally took a have a look at the choice, however adjudged that Doku’s problem was truthful given the peak of the ball.
The problem left Gary Neville feeling that VAR ought to’ve overruled the on-field determination, he mentioned: “I think he could be trouble, watch the follow through there. I think that’s… well he’s completed the check. I think he’s a lucky, lucky boy.”
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Even former Premier League referee Mike Dean felt the referee ought to’ve been referred to the display, saying on commentary: “It’s a massive decision by the VAR, he got a tiny touch on the ball but the follow-through he got him in the ribcage. I wouldn’t be surprised if Stuart (Attwell) sent him to the screen.”
Following the VAR’s determination to not overrule the choice, Dean added: “Check’s complete, obviously played the ball first, I’m guessing a normal coming together.”
Liverpool followers unsurprisingly have been left raging on the determination, as one claimed it was a “robbery,” a second fumed: “It’s a blatant penalty, be for real.”
A 3rd ranted: “In what world is that not a penalty. If that’s anywhere else on the pitch it’s a foul,” a fourth added: “This is disgusting from Doku. Clear penalty.” While a fifth raged: “MICHAEL OLIVER HAS ROBBED US AGAIN IN A MASSIVE GAME.”
The incident proved to be one of many closing acts of the sport with each side sharing the factors. The outcome implies that Arsenal stay high forward of Liverpool on aim distinction with City some extent behind.
