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Charlie Wilson

'Robbery' - Man City fans react after VAR decisions go against them

A section of Manchester City fans were fuming after a big decision in their game against Southampton went against them.

City went behind in the first half after right-back Kyle Walker-Peters fired the Saints ahead.

Pep Guardiola's team would grow into the game, with Aymeric Laporte scoring to bring them level in the second half.

An under-par City pushed for an equaliser late on, and could have been given a major advantage with just 10 minutes to go.

Kevin de Bruyne attempted to drive into the box, when he was felled by a Southampton defender.

VAR footage showed that the Belgian had been close to being inside the box, however, they did not determine that it was a penalty.

Just moments later, Stuart Armstrong could have been sent off for a high challenge, but no red card was given after another VAR check.

Reacting on Twitter, a number of City fans were furious with the decisions.

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