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Why VAR didn't award Man City a penalty against Burnley despite 'clear contact'

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straight to your inboxFormer Premier League referee Peter Walton has explained why VAR didn't deem James Tarkowski's challenge on Gabriel Jesus a 'clear and obvious' error despite contact on the Manchester City forward.Pep Guardiola 's side continued their fine Premier League form as they beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Tuesday night.

First-half goals from Jesus and Raheem Sterling did the business for City but they felt aggrieved not to be awarded a penalty after the break.

City could have had a third in Lancashire but were denied a penalty after Jesus went down following a challenge from Tarkowski, with replays showing clear contract on the Brazilian forward's ankle.

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