Alexis Mac Allister: 'Jeremy Doku challenge was a clear penalty in Manchester City draw'
Mac Allister cancelled out John Stones's first-half opener when he scored a spot kick just five minutes after the interval following a rash tackle from City goalkeeper Ederson on Darwin Nunez.
The Premier League title-chasing duo could not be separated during a pulsating contest, but there was a heart-in-mouth moment for the Citizens in stoppage time when Doku raised his boot at chest height to win the ball off Mac Allister inside the area before following through with his studs.
Referee Oliver waved away Liverpool's appeals and VAR official Stuart Attwell decided to stick with the on-field decision following a review.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed that his side should have «100%» been awarded a late penalty, and Mac Allister has since shared his views on the incident.
«Me? Just me? You think it's just me?!», the Argentine told BBC Sport after the match when asked if he thought it was a penalty.
«I think it's a clear penalty, I cannot say much more. I think the ref did a very good job throughout the game, but I think he made a mistake in the last decision.»
Discussing Liverpool's performance, Mac Allister added: «We wanted more and I think we deserved much more than a point. I think the performance was very good, second half was amazing so very proud in that sense, but gutted that we didn't get the three points.»
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that there would have been less of an argument if a penalty was awarded to Liverpool.
Speaking to Sky Sports News o
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