Ex-Premier League referee, Mike Dean, has claimed Manchester Metropolis winger, Jeremy Doku was “very lucky” to not give away a late penalty of their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.
Doku appeared to catch Alexis Mac Allister within the chest within the dying moments at Anfield.
Nevertheless, referee Michael Oliver waved away the appeals and VAR agreed with the on-field resolution.
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, claimed the Belgian was a “fortunate boy” as he watched again replays of the incident on Sky Sports activities.
Dean felt “it could possibly be a penalty” on first viewing.
He mentioned: “I can’t suppose he’s touched the ball, Doku, and the comply with by way of – he’s caught him proper within the chest.
“For me, it could possibly be a penalty.
“It’s a large resolution by the VAR, he’s obtained a tiny contact on the ball with the comply with by way of full on the ribcage.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if Stuart [Attwell] sends Michael Oliver to the display screen.”
