Video: Riyad Mahrez slams home injury-time penalty against Tottenham

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 With time running out at the Etihad Stadium, it appeared that Tottenham Hotspur were going to win all three points against Manchester City.

The North Londoners had been good value for their victory, with Harry Kane also having a goal ruled out for offside.

However, an inexplicable handball gave City a lifeline.



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