Mohamed Salah slammed by fans for DIVING to win penalty against Man City

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool were left stunned by Manchester City at Anfield. Extending ir lead at top of Premier League table, Pep Guardiola's men hammered Reds who are reeling under pressure due to several absentees amid injury concerns. Amid thrilling encounter and rejoicing results, Man City fans have slammed Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah for diving in game to win a soft penalty. 

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Fans slam Mohamed Salah's dive to win penalty for Liverpool vs Man City 

Despite a thrilling first half, two sides failed to achieve breakthrough. Ilkay Gundogan failed to put his side in front after misfiring shot from spot. But second half was startlingly action-packed, with five goals scored in a span of 34 minutes. And Gundogan made amends for earlier mishappening as he slotted home a Phil Fiden rebound in 49th minute. 

But Salah won and scored a penalty just after hour mark to cancel Gundogan's opener. former AS Roma forward was pulled back by Ruben Dias inside penalty box. But he did appear to put himself down on floor in a atrical manner to win penalty. And his atrics have had fans talking, several of whom have blamed him for going down cheaply to earn a penalty. 

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Alisson Becker's howler costs Liverpool vs Man City 

Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson Becker fumbled, leading to a brace from Gundogan. Brazilian goalkeeper tried to play a pass out from back but was intercepted by Phil Foden. youngster, in a moment of brilliance, went past a couple of Liverpool defenders with ease before directing ball towards German midfielder for a simple tap in. 

Alisson committed a similar blunder three minutes later following pressure from Man City's frontline. goalkeeper tried to again pass ball out towards Liverpool's defence but instead directed it towards Bernardo Silva. Portuguese international n sent a cross to Raheem Sterling to make it 3-1.

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Premier League standings update: Man City in driving seat 

Foden brought an end to arguably his greatest performance this season to cut down right flank before slotting in a stunner into top-right corner. victory strengns Etihad-based outfit's hold at top with a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester United, with a game in hand. 

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Im courtesy: Liverpool website