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Refereeing chief Howard Webb has backed Michael Oliver's decision not to award Liverpool a penalty in the closing stages of their key clash with Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
The Reds felt aggrieved not to receive a stoppage-time penalty for the high tackle on Alexis Mac Allister by Jeremy Doku at Anfield.
Referee Michael Oliver opted to wave play on, while VAR concurred with the on-field decision in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw.
PGMOL's Match Officials Mic'd Up show broadcast Oliver's communication with his officiating team around the decision.
‘No, not for me mate. The ball is in the middle. I think the ball is in the middle and he just tries to play the ball, there might be some contact,' Oliver said.
Liverpool saw a penalty appeal turned down for Jeremy Doku's challenge on Alexis Mac Allister
Oliver was backed by VAR official Stuart Attwell, who confirmed the on-field decision.
‘So, there’s clear contact on the ball by Doku. Ok, so here’s the ball and then there’s a coming together. He plays the ball, the ball’s high, they both come in high,' Atwell said.
‘I don’t think there’s enough evidence there for a penalty kick. He plays the ball. He’s definitely touched it, Mac Allister’s then
