Man City vs Liverpool - Premier League LIVE
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Penalty Decision
After a long review, referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty. He explained,
“After review the goalkeeper creates a foul challenge on the attacker. Final decision is penalty.”
This was a big blow for Liverpool. Mamardashvili clipped Doku with his knee, preventing a clear shot on goal.
Key Moments
- Doku made a promising break, but Liverpool's defense initially handled the threat as Konate intervened.
- However, a deflected clearance off Bradley allowed Doku to get through and attempt to round Mamardashvili before going down.
- Cherki’s shot was blocked, and Liverpool cleared, leading to a lengthy VAR review.
- Man City quickly countered, with Foden passing to Doku, who tried to return the ball, but Foden couldn’t control it, and Van Dijk cleared effectively.
Early Play Style
Manchester City looked lively and narrow in shape during the early part of the match, similar to their approach in the recent game against Bournemouth.
Salah received a long ball and tried to make a threatening move, but strong defensive work by Dias stopped the Egyptian forward’s progress.
Author’s Summary
The game saw crucial moments including a decisive penalty after VAR, with City’s sharp early play matched by Liverpool’s resilient defense.