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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GOAL! Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham (Aguero)
35 minutes
And just as Spurs looked to be growing in confidence, they're cut open again. De Bruyne is set free down the right flank and drills another immaculate cross into the middle. Aguero is there to sweep the ball home and put City back in front. Another brilliantly incisive move from the champions.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
36 minutes
Another chance! De Bruyne will be disappointed with that. He's got two assists to his name already, but he could have added City's third. The Belgian breaks into the box and has time to pick out a corner. Instead, he lashes a shot high and wide.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
42 minutes
City are in complete control again following Tottenham's brief revival. You get the impression the visitors will be pleased to go in at half time just the one goal down.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
43 minutes
Close! De Bruyne again fires in an inviting cross, which Gundogan directs towards goal. His first time effort flashes just wide.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
44 minutes
Zinchenko is next to take aim, hitting a curling left-footed shot from the edge of the box which is comfortably held by Lloris.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
45 minutes
Two minutes of added time will be played.
Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham
45+1 minutes
Bernardo Silva, in an incredible display of skill, beats three Spurs players, earning cheers from the home fans, before Kyle Walker-Peters clatters into him and gives away a free kick.
Half time: Michael Oliver brings the first half to a close. City have been largely dominant, aside from a brief spell following Tottenham's equaliser. Guardiola's side have been at their brilliant best in attack, and Spurs, at the moment, can do very little to stop them.
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