Mohamed Salah had only minutes earlier edged Liverpool ahead when a huge cheer began to emanate from behind Alisson Becker’s goal before swiftly sweeping around the stadium.
Could it really be the case? Could title rivals Manchester City have somehow let slip a 3-2 lead and allowed Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa an equaliser at the Etihad?
The baffled looks from the media in the press box to those nearby supporters desperately seeking affirmation gave them the news they didn’t want to hear.
