When Jeremy Doku’s high boot caught Alexis Mac Allister in their 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Liverpool’s hopes of winning a late penalty were shattered.

As the game neared its end, the decision not to give the spot kick stood despite a VAR review.
Amidst the tight Premier League title fight, this was a crucial encounter for both clubs. John Stones’ well-executed corner routine gave City the lead and set their travelling supporters ablaze.

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 teams had chances to steal the win; Phil Foden and Doku struck the woodwork for City, while Luis Diaz wasted two obvious openings for the hosts.

However, Doku’s late challenge on Mac Allister was the story of the day, with Liverpool supporters yelling for a penalty.

The match finished in a draw because VAR affirmed the referee’s ruling despite the outrage.

It wasn’t just Klopp who questioned why the penalty wasn’t given.

The match finished in a draw because VAR affirmed the referee’s ruling despite the outrage.

Pundit Gary Neville of Sky Sports said that Doku had been lucky, mirroring the thoughts of injured Liverpool player Diogo Jota, who posted on social media to express his shock.

Jota turned to Twitter after the game to express his disapproval of the officials’ call, posting four emoticons.

The tweet went viral on social media very fast.