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EPL 19/20: CITY DONE BY VAR AGAIN

    
https://bleacherreport.com/world-football

   
  « Pep, there’s no monitor. You can go back to sleep. » 
       Manchester City welcomed a Spurs side, looking to build on their 3-1 start against Villa last time out. You just sensed, that something was up in this one. And there was. 
      Of course, Raheem Sterling headed in Kevin De Bruyne’s swirler of a cross 20 minutes into it. 4 for the season. Pep in control, or so we thought. Ederson Moraes got caught off his line, as Erik Lamela curled a 25-yarder to draw Poch and co level. City dominated the proceedings, with Sergio Agüero registering his second for the campaign after turning in another gem of a cross from Kevin De Bruyne. Chances for Man City to stretch the lead, but not taken. Zinchenko’s deflected drive turned aside by Hugo Lloris. Sensed the drama? 
        Lucas Moura. Remember him? He came on and scored after virtually 27 seconds. Kun Agüero called out by Guardiola for not picking up the Brazilian as the corner came in. On came Gabriel Jesus, David Silva, and Riyad Mahrez. City again looking for a late goal v Spurs. 
« Gabriel Jesus!!!!!!! » Oh wait, it’s VAR. The new handball rule’s stopped attacking players from gaining an advantage by the use of the arm, intentionally or unintentionally. VAR to Pochettino’s rescue again. 2-2. 
        Wins for Arsenal and Liverpool means  City and Spurs dropped to 3rd and 5th respectively. Teemu Pukki’s hattrick v Newcastle sending FPL into overdrive. 
Chelsea and DNA Utd playing today and tomorrow respectively. Who’s up for a VAR bet? 
         This game never ceases to be short of drama. That’s what we love about it. Oh yeah, you better get Sterling in your FPL. 
                                             -A.Y. ⚽️⚡️

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