#3 ‘You will deny me thrice’
Raheem Sterling’s controversial move to Manchester City and his tendency for simulation makes him pretty unpopular in the Premier League circle but you can’t help but feel for the guy after his performance against Spurs. In addition to a lot of positive play from the Englishman, he was denied three potential penalties by Andre Marriner. While the first was a pretty flimsy claim, the other two were far stronger cases for a spot kick.
The importance of the denial is compounded by the fact that each came before a Spurs goal. The second was a result of a challenge on Sterling by Rose who clearly went across the winger making contact before getting the ball. Many might argue it was a tough call and Marriner should be given the benefit of the doubt but that's not how City will see it.
The third penalty appeal was definitely legitimate and the referee will surely regret that decision once looks back on it. People seated in the farthest corners of the Etihad saw Walker’s push on Sterling who could only aim a weak flick towards goal after lurching forward.
