Liverpool and Manchester City played out a tense 0-0 draw at Anfield with few clear-cut chances. City were given a penalty in the 85th minute but Riyad Mahrez missed the target as the Reds escaped with a point.
The game wasn’t bad-tempered but there were a couple of tackles that caught the eye of the referee. Sergio Aguero was booked for a late challenge on Jordan Henderson but the official missed a forearm smash on Sadio Mane from Fernandinho.
Mane was left sprawling on the ground but was alright to continue for the rest of the clash. Surprisingly, the referee didn’t even give a free-kick and the Brazilian wasn’t booked for a number fouls in the game.
Suffice to say, this could have been a red card since the Brazilian raised his arm. As a result, a number of Liverpool fans were unhappy with the decision.
How did Fernandinho not get booked. Should’ve been off. What a scumbag
— Luke (@LukeLFC3) October 7, 2018
How on earth was fernandinho and mendy not sent off in that game. Unbelievable.
— Ste_LFC91 (@Ste_Lfc91) October 7, 2018
Hahaha. Fernandinho again. Elbow to the neck. What’s that? The fourth booking on him not given?
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) October 7, 2018
can someone please inform me how Fernandinho remained on the pitch! … the lad earned 6 yellows!
— (@NearPerfPitch) October 7, 2018
Fernandinho getting away with murder here #LFC
— Farrell Keeling (@farrellkeeling) October 7, 2018
I’m still confused on how Fernandinho wasn’t yellow carded at least once today made 3/4 cynical tackles and elbowed mané
— Jake (@SadioSauce) October 7, 2018
Fernandinho must have some dirt on Martin Atkinson . Two elbows on Mane & VVD , a hand in Mane’s face , umpteen other fouls including one in the build up to their pen .
— Billy Campbell (@BillyCampbell_1) October 7, 2018
Fernandinho getting away with a karate chop to Mane’s throat ffs, good job Martin Atkinson
— Ben (@BossNabyKeita) October 7, 2018
