How on earth was Alexis Mac Allister not awarded a second penalty against Manchester City?
Jeremy Doku and Manchester City were, truth be told, more than fortunate to escape with a share of the spoils after VAR adjudged the former’s high boot on the Argentine a fair contest of the ball.
It’s a pretty poor call, especially given the context of it potentially deciding where the title may end up this term.
If the Premier League trophy is adorned with blue and white ribbons come May, Jurgen Klopp will have every right to be furious.
You can catch the clip below, courtesy of Sky Sports:
Were Liverpool unlucky to not be awarded a penalty? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/gWpYOfzuNX
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 10, 2024
Mane got sent off for doing the same thing to Ederson a couple of seasons ago. I still maintain that the only consistent thing about these refs is their inconsistency. Doku red card, LFC penalty.
All those in the so-called “know” are saying that Doku got the ball. Why then was Jones sent off earlier on the season when he also got the ball. Make up yer fecking minds. Either it is a foul and dangerous play or it isn’t. Does not matter where on the pitch it is either.
Three of the possible reasons that a penalty was not given are 1/ that Attwell didn’t want to make Oliver look a berk or 2/ that Attwell himself doesn’t know the rules of the game or 3/ Attwell was asleep.
Take your pick !!
Stone wall penalty and at least a yellow card for Doku.
How was his foot in a ‘natural; position – LUDICROUS!!