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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

Callum Rice-Coates
Saturday 17 August 2019 19:44 BST
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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

79 minutes

De Bruyne sends another cross into the box, but it takes a deflection and loops into the middle. Jesus climbs highest, though, leaping into the air and nodding a header just wide. City are up to 29 attempts now, compared to Tottenham's three.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:09

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

80 minutes

City make their final change: Mahrez replaces Bernardo Silva.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:10

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

82 minutes

Spurs remain a threat on the rare occasions when they look to break. Moura surges forward again, spraying the ball out to Lamela, who takes way too long to pick out a teammate and wastes a real opportunity.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:13

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

84 minutes

There's a pause in play as Zinchenko receives some treatment from the City physio.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:14

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

85 minutes

A Spurs debut for Giovani Lo Celso, who comes on in place of Lamela for the final few minutes.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:15

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

86 minutes

Zinchenko is hobbling and doesn't look comfortable, but City have made all their substitutions so he's forced to push through the pain.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:16

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

89 minutes

City are probing, staying patient as they look for what might be a final opening. They're struggling to create anything at the minute, though.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:19

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

90 minutes

​There'll be four minutes of added time.

Spurs make their final change: Skipp replaces Eriksen.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:21

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham

90+2 minutes

​City win a corner...

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:21

GOAL! Manchester City 3-2 Tottenham (Jesus)

90+2 minutes

Jesus wins it for City!! The corner drops to the feet of the Brazilian, who takes a touch, composes himself and slots the ball into the bottom corner.

Callum Rice-Coates17 August 2019 19:22

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