POINT FOR CITY

Pep says sorry to Jesus over decision as shockingly awful Mahrez spot-kick almost ends up in Stanley Park to deny Blues rare win at Anfield

PEP GUARDIOLA apologised to Gabriel Jesus after his decision to tell Riyad Mahrez to take a late penalty backfired on Manchester City.

Jesus was lining up the spot-kick awarded four minutes from time when Virgil van Dijk caught Leroy Sane. But Guardiola gave the responsibility to Mahrez – who sent his shot soaring over the bar. That cost City a golden opportunity to win at Anfield and lay down a marker against a title rival. Guardiola admitted: