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Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

Everton and Liverpool fans in agreement over handball appeal in controversial Man City defeat

Everton suffered defeat to Manchester City on Saturday evening in controversial circumstances.

Left frustrated for much of the match at Goodison Park, Pep Guardiola's side scored eight minutes from time to snatch all three points from the Blues.

Just moments later, however, and the Toffees were denied what seemed to be a clear and obvious penalty after Rodri handled the ball inside City's penalty area.

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Referee Paul Tierney decided against awarding a spot-kick and stuck by his original decision after a lengthy VAR review of the call.

A later replayed showed that Richarlison appeared to be offside in the the build-up to the move, however it is understood that a penalty was not given due their not being 'conclusive evidence' to suggest Rodri's actions could be considered handball.

Both Everton and Liverpool supporters were left stunned by this verdict when reacting to the appeal being overlooked by the officials.

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