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Aymeric Laporte shares gruesome injury after Stuart Armstrong tackle avoided red card

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has shared a photo of the nasty-looking injury he received during the feisty 1-1 draw against Southampton at St Mary's.

The Spanish international was caught by Stuart Armstrong during the second half of the game, with the Scotland midfielder's studs making contact with Laporte's thigh, but Armstrong avoided a red card after the incident was checked by VAR.

More than 10 minutes remained on the clock when Armstrong went in high on his opponent, but the home side held out with their full complement of players as the visitors pushed for a winner in the closing stages.

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