Last-minute penalty call showed ref Michael Oliver’s ‘character’ – Kyle Walker

Doku’s chest-high challenge to clear the ball in the 1-1 draw saw him catch Reds midfielder Mac Allister.

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has praised referee Michael Oliver (John Walton/PA)

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker praised referee Michael Oliver for not “crumbling” in a fierce Anfield atmosphere and giving a last-minute penalty to Liverpool.

Jeremy Doku’s chest-high challenge to clear the ball in the 1-1 draw saw him catch Reds midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, but Oliver saw nothing amiss and VAR ruled it was a normal collision.