Not many people would have anticipated such an outcome and, for Riyad Mahrez, a strangely subdued game will be remembered as a personal ordeal. His replacement, Gabriel Jesus, wanted the ball but Mahrez pulled rank and City will regret the missed opportunity. Mahrez’s penalty was struck wildly, missing the crossbar by some distance and still rising as it flew into the crowd. City could also reflect on another penalty claim on the hour mark and this time their protests were more vociferous. Van Dijk’s challenge on Sané was much clearer but the biggest moment of Mahrez’s City career to date ended badly.

Source: The Irish Times October 07, 2018 17:48 UTC