Penalty ‘mystery’ is latest in a long line of mistakes that could cost Liverpool the title
Liverpool will have walked away from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City not quite knowing how they failed to claim all three points.
Jurgen Klopp's side had several chances to win this top-of-the-table Premier League clash, though failed to land a decisive blow after equalising through Alexis Mac Allister at the start of the second half.
Luis Diaz was most guilty of spurning opportunities during the game, though there could well have been a reprieve in the final minute of stoppage time after Jeremy Doku made contact with Mac Allister inside the penalty area.
Referee Michael Oliver didn't deem his high foot worthy of a spot-kick, with those on VAR sticking with the on-field decision. Plenty has been said regarding whether or not this was the correct call, with arguments being launched for and against.
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Klopp will be hoping this is not another refereeing decision to have gone against his side that ends up proving pivotal in the title race.
After being denied a legitimate Luis Diaz goal at Tottenham Hotspur in September and a penalty against Martin Odegaard at Anfield for handball, this was the latest unfortunate call made at the Reds' expense.
Quite how Michael Oliver deemed Doku not to have fouled Mac Allister remains a mystery and leaves a sour taste after what was a thrilling contest played out at Anfield.
That this incident occurred in the 98th minute of the match, with merely seconds remaining in this
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