Ederson avoids red card after fouling Darwin Nunez to allow Liverpool an equaliser through Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half penalty moments before coming OFF injured
Ederson conceded a penalty early in the second half to equalize Liverpool, moments before coming off injured for the visitors.
The Brazilian goalkeeper made a strong tackle against Darwin Nunez, which many fans felt was worthy of a red card, before resulting in a penalty.
Alexis Mac Allister took the shot and scored for the home side, allowing them to equalize.
Fans were quick to suggest the foul should have been a red card: ‘Here’s another look at that foul from Ederson. Surprisingly it wasn’t a red card,” one user posted.
Ederson fouled Darwin Nunez before coming off injured for the visiting champions
Nunez checked Ederson was okay after the nasty foul on Liverpool’s Uruguayan No. 9
Fans were quick to highlight the reckless tackle, with many suggesting the Brazilian should have been sent off.
One user wrote: ‘Ederson should leave because of his foul on Nunez, not because of his injury. City gets away with it.
“Brightest pen I’ve ever seen so stupid from Ake and Ederson Lmao,” another shared.
“Ederson is so reckless hahaha,” a third chimed in.
‘That’s a red card tackle. Ederson somehow gets away with these tackles, time and time again,” one user wrote.
‘Ffs, terrible pass from Ake, Ederson hurt too. City punish themselves again. Game ON!’ a fifth wrote.