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
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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.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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City make their final change: Mahrez replaces Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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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.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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There's a pause in play as Zinchenko receives some treatment from the City physio.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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A Spurs debut for Giovani Lo Celso, who comes on in place of Lamela for the final few minutes.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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Zinchenko is hobbling and doesn't look comfortable, but City have made all their substitutions so he's forced to push through the pain.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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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.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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There'll be four minutes of added time.
Spurs make their final change: Skipp replaces Eriksen.
Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham
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City win a corner...
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