Jurgen Klopp confronts referee after 98th minute season-defining VAR call saves Man City at Anfield
FUMING Jurgen Klopp confronted referee Michael Oliver after Liverpool were denied a late penalty against Manchester City.
The game was level at 1-1 and in the eighth minute of extra time when Jeremy Doku collided with Alexis Mac Allister.
Replays revealed the City forward kicking Mac Allister in the chest as they both went for the ball in the box.
But ref Oliver waved play on and the VAR team refused to intervene as the game ended all square.
Klopp was left raging after the final whistle and confronted Oliver to probe him on the controversial call.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville said at the time on commentary: "I think he's a lucky, lucky boy."
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Neville also added: "Doku is very lucky. I thought he was in trouble."
City centre-back John Stones opened the scoring in the first half but a Mac Allister penalty levelled the game after the break.
It leaves both still trailing league leaders Arsenal as the points were shared at Anfield.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said: "Second half was obviously much better than 15-20 minutes in the first half.
"We should have closed the middle a bit better but we reacted well. We had very good chances, unfortunately we couldn't get the winner but overall bittersweet.
"Based on the second half you feel we should have won it, but they hit the post as well. It was so close.
"Manchester City has been very successful with the titles they have won and every game we have played against each other have been very intense.
"Every game is so difficult, they have quality all over the pitch and that is why they won the Treble last year.
"I respect that but the aim for us today was to win the game. To come away with a point is not a bad situation and we have to focus on what's next. We just have to enjoy the ride."