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.
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.
AzimHazmie
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How come when we played City before and Mane had a high boot on Ederson he was sent off? When Doku does the same thing, nothing. Just makes you wonder.
oil money keep their mouths shut 🥹
dateiklpsu
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WE ARE PLAYING VAR LEAGUE TITLE RACE, NOT PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE.
Nimabceory
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to my surprise i travelled to 50 countries in the world then in my journey i recognised that man city is a very small club, because in those countries nottingham forest was very famous than city. in all those 50 countries I got only 21 man city fans and then I asked one of them why he is supporting man city and he said to me " though city have no history or is not a famous club, but city is oil club and can get more trophies, but inwardly I support Arsenal"!!!!
Nimabceory
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again penaltypool and this penalty argument I'm sick of it , score goals and stop complaining, can't even beat Arsenal a trophy-less side
you are sick of it, because you don't like to know people that every important match is fixed for man city, because of their bribery why officials always give a hand to man city when that match is so important to man city foolish double foolish
Mikll
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again penaltypool and this penalty argument I'm sick of it , score goals and stop complaining, can't even beat Arsenal a trophy-less side
You can’t even beat Porto.
Kwocodile
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which VAR just learn to score clear goals than crying for penalties
That goal against spurs seems pretty clean to me
Mapabeimru
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again penaltypool and this penalty argument I'm sick of it , score goals and stop complaining, can't even beat Arsenal a trophy-less side
If you’re sick of reading it why keep on reading it 🤪
kundafanwell98
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Var has costed LFC 10 good points this season, 1st Spurs, 2nd Ass anal, 3rd Brighton, and lastly, at least for now, man city
which VAR just learn to score clear goals than crying for penalties
Glocboy
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Jota could’ve convert those Diaz missed chances but can’t control the wing as fast as Diaz did
Cityfanchamp23
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Var has costed LFC 10 good points this season, 1st Spurs, 2nd Ass anal, 3rd Brighton, and lastly, at least for now, man city
you living in kookoo land
Cityfanchamp23
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again penaltypool and this penalty argument I'm sick of it , score goals and stop complaining, can't even beat Arsenal a trophy-less side
Feyacdilnz
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Gary Neville I don't think he like the truths.
Boller
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what do you expect, if they fail to score clean goals they turn into crying babies. cry me a river 🤣😂😹
good luck the quadruple fc of 2021/2022 season
Yotabdmop
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what do you expect, if they fail to score clean goals they turn into crying babies. cry me a river 🤣😂😹
Nemesis will catch up with man city, it'll cost them the EPL, n CL, n we'll see the real cry babies
Yotabdmop
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Var has costed LFC 10 good points this season, 1st Spurs, 2nd Ass anal, 3rd Brighton, and lastly, at least for now, man city
wosapryz
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another huge blunder by VAR
Tusdensy
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The referee and VAR will decide who will win the EPL this 2023/2024 season.
Tascmrsty
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Had that incident between Doku and Mac Allister happened with a goalkeeper and goal was scored, would it had stood as non foul goal...? The answer you get is why City has had 5 EpL titles in Klopp's era at Liverpool. Cheating City. Even their corner goal was cheating and yet VAR review allowed it stand!
Wiabeloptz
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whether or not he touched the ball is irrelevant. You clowns on this app always comment but don't have a clue. In football a foot is not supposed to go above the waist . point blank doesn't matter if he got the whole ball . it's still a foul and a card for dangerous play . hence a penalty
besacelmpy
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How come when we played City before and Mane had a high boot on Ederson he was sent off? When Doku does the same thing, nothing. Just makes you wonder.
Juniorpope
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Diaz killed us yesterday, I'm not talking about penalty
Pihceilnpt
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English referees are disgrace to modern football. what a shame mehn.
Boller
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what do you expect, if they fail to score clean goals they turn into crying babies. cry me a river 🤣😂😹
cotaclmtuy
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empty article point less and a wast of time.
Mudbirtu
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the moment you read an article written by Autty just know you won't find all facts
thanks for this information.... I will always check for his name before reading
beuekopuz
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Mac Allister was not contesting the ball. If not, was he contesting with his head or chest? He is rather simulating. The call was right.
I am not sure that you watched the game
Lenceiopu
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Whos this fool of a writer?? Where is the tweet? What did it say？
the moment you read an article written by Autty just know you won't find all facts
Popilnopz
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Liverpool robbed Nottingham forest last week
Bro same thing happened to Liverpool in the first half. Drop ball was given to forest when it should have been Liverpools....
Lahabntyz
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Mac Allister was not contesting the ball. If not, was he contesting with his head or chest? He is rather simulating. The call was right.
I totally agree with you, he totally dived i to the tackle
Popilnopz
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The referees are right. It’s not a penalty because Docu got the ball first and then the contract was minimal
Are you kidding... So by that logic if maca went to head the ball and doku got the ball before he kicked his head with minimal contact it would not be a foul?? Pull your head in mate.
Fizcdersty
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Mac Allister was not contesting the ball. If not, was he contesting with his head or chest? He is rather simulating. The call was right.
mtchewww useless talk
meeadipstz
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Mac Allister was not contesting the ball. If not, was he contesting with his head or chest? He is rather simulating. The call was right.
high boot bruhh I know you support corrupt club like city
Seoamnrs
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Mac Allister was not contesting the ball. If not, was he contesting with his head or chest? He is rather simulating. The call was right.
Isaaci-zoh
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115 city they pay referees
gegson
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The referees are right. It’s not a penalty because Docu got the ball first and then the contract was minimal
You need to rewatch Doku didn't get the ball at all,Mac got the ball first
ElmanderElmanuel
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What about Tierney who secured you three points last week against Nottingham
So Tierney is Darwin Nune? Fuulish man
Wuaadpstuz
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The referees are right. It’s not a penalty because Docu got the ball first and then the contract was minimal
high foot stupid, so if i touch the ball i can do what ever u want. what about dangerous play. if you put your studs through the ribs of a player its a foul . 1st high foot 2nd studs showing , both are fouls . ok now u know some football rules.
ciuceimnsy
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EPL needs to get rid of Howard Webb and about 10 referees. They are absolutely useless
What about Tierney who secured you three points last week against Nottingham
ciuceimnsy
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Yes refrees are inconsistent in epl.Ake blocked Macalister when corner was being taken and goal stood where's Endo blocked a Chelsea player when van Dyke scored a header in carabao and goal was disallowed
Liverpool robbed Nottingham forest last week
ciuceimnsy
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The referees are right. It’s not a penalty because Docu got the ball first and then the contract was minimal
SonOfPep
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Yes refrees are inconsistent in epl.Ake blocked Macalister when corner was being taken and goal stood where's Endo blocked a Chelsea player when van Dyke scored a header in carabao and goal was disallowed
nitbelsu
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Yes refrees are inconsistent in epl.Ake blocked Macalister when corner was being taken and goal stood where's Endo blocked a Chelsea player when van Dyke scored a header in carabao and goal was disallowed
2 pen given on sat
Jaacdmnty
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Yes refrees are inconsistent in epl.Ake blocked Macalister when corner was being taken and goal stood where's Endo blocked a Chelsea player when van Dyke scored a header in carabao and goal was disallowed
aka wasn't in an offside position. endo was in an offside position.
Kesadlor
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Liverpool should petition for Tierney to be their referee for all thier remaining games so that he will favor Liverpool as always 🤑🤣🤑🤣💰🎉👌💯
Yeobdeiopr
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Yes refrees are inconsistent in epl.Ake blocked Macalister when corner was being taken and goal stood where's Endo blocked a Chelsea player when van Dyke scored a header in carabao and goal was disallowed
wiobinostu
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EPL needs to get rid of Howard Webb and about 10 referees. They are absolutely useless
jabbceist
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Liverpool needs more than 90min to win games!!!🤣🤣🤣
Betabilsy
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can some one compare city's first goal move with virji van's first goal against Chelsea that was ruled out ? same move as city defender pushed Mac Alister away from the ball causing an obstruction
Badabdmnpy
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Nonsense nkoaaaa
APReal19
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Whos this fool of a writer?? Where is the tweet? What did it say？