Diogo Jota reacts on social media to controversial decision to not award Liverpool a penalty for Jeremy Doku’s chest-high challenge on Alexis Mac Allister… as fans and players rage at VAR decision

Liverpool’s hopes of a late penalty were dashed in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City when Jeremy Doku’s high boot caught Alexis Mac Allister.

Despite the VAR review, the decision not to award the penalty stood as the match reached its final moments.

In a crucial match for both teams amid the intense race for the Premier League title, City broke the deadlock first with a well-executed corner routine finished by John Stones, igniting celebrations among their traveling fans.

However, Liverpool responded quickly, taking advantage of a reckless challenge by goalkeeper Ederson on Darwin Núñez in the area.

Mac Allister calmly converted the resulting penalty, allowing the hosts to equalize before a dominant second half performance.

Both teams had opportunities to win: Luis Díaz wasted two clear chances for the hosts, while Phil Foden and Doku hit the woodwork for City.

However, it was Doku’s late attack on Mac Allister that made the headlines, with Liverpool fans furiously calling for a penalty.

Despite the protests, the VAR confirmed the referee’s decision and ensured that the match ended in a draw.

Klopp was not the only voice to question the non-awarding of the penalty.

Despite the protests, the VAR confirmed the referee’s decision and ensured that the match ended in a draw.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville commented that Doku had been lucky, echoing the sentiments of injured Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who expressed his disbelief online.

After the match, Jota took to Twitter and shared four emojis that hinted at his disagreement with the referees’ decision.

The tweet quickly gained traction on social media.