Man City vs Tottenham result: VAR rules out late winner - Premier League reaction from the Etihad
The two sides met in the Premier League late kick-off
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Your support makes all the difference.Gabriel Jesus was denied a last-gasp winner by VAR as Tottenham Hotspur snatched a remarkable 2-2 draw against champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The Brazilian looked to have claimed a deserved victory for City right at the death of an intriguing Premier League clash but his late strike was ruled out for a handball by Aymeric Laporte. The scenes as the goal was chalked off were reminiscent of the dramatic ending to last season's Champions League tie between the two sides at the same venue last season.
The ruling made the encounter extra frustrating for City, who had completely dominated proceedings and racked up 30 shots to the visitors' three.
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Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
61 minutes
Off the bar! City send a corner into the box and Lloris comes out to punch. He misses the ball, and Silva heads back towards goal. The woodwork rescues Spurs' goalkeeper, who then grabs hold of the loose ball.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
62 minutes
Another City chance. The ball is lifted towards the back post, where Silva is waiting. His header deflects off Rose and behind for a corner.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
63 minutes
A third goal is proving frustratingly elusive for the hosts. Aguero meets the corner with a glancing header that's blocked before it can reach Lloris. Spurs scramble the ball clear.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
66 minutes
City make their first change: Gabriel Jesus replaces Aguero, the scorer of City's second.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
69 minutes
A few groans of frustration can be heard around the Etihad now. Jesus gets his first opportunity since his introduction, scrapping with Spurs' defenders before digging out a shot, which deflects wide for a corner.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
71 minutes
Sterling sends the ball back into the box after a half-cleared corner. Otamendi challenges Lloris for the ball, and the former goes to ground. Inevitably, a free kick is given.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
72 minutes
More chances come and go for City. Silva crosses towards the back post where Jesus is free, unmarked and in space. The Brazilian's chest control is good, but he can't guide a shot on target under pressure from Alderweireld.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
75 minutes
This is now a game of attack vs defence. Spurs are desperately trying to keep City at bay. So far, with a little bit of good fortune, they've been successful.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
77 minutes
City need to be wary of the threat Spurs pose on the break. A long ball into Lucas Moura turns into a real chance after a lapse in concentration from Zinchenko. Moura breezes past him and drills a dangerous cross into the middle, which Otamendi hacks away.
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