Man City denied a late penalty as Pep Guardiola's side dropped points in the Premier League title race against Chelsea

Manchester City have dropped two points in the Premier League title race after drawing 1-1 against Chelsea at the Etihad.

But the Citizens will feel aggrieved after VAR ruled out a penalty in stoppage time, despite replays showing Levi Colwill handling the ball.

He reigning champions They started the day second and two points behind Liverpool, but have now fallen to third place.

Liverpool beat Brentford 4-1 earlier on Saturday to put pressure on City, and Arsenal also won 5-0 at Burnley.

And City failed to take the three points, so they had to settle for their fourth draw of the season.

Raheem Sterling came back to chase his old team to break the deadlock with a fine finish into the bottom corner after a quick Chelsea counterattack in the 42nd minute.

The former City player should have scored a second at the start of the second half, but his close-range shot was saved by Ederson.

Pep Guardiola's side continued to press for a response, with Erling Haaland squandering a clear opportunity as the clock ticked down.

City finally found the long-awaited equalizer in the 83rd minute. rodri A powerful shot deflected off Trevoh Chalobah and into the back of the net.

And then came the controversy, with Colwill handling the ball in added time, although the VAR claimed it was accidental.

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City failed to create another chance and Chelsea held on for a crucial point amid controversy.

Guardiola and company. They are now four points behind leaders Liverpool, but have a game in hand on Tuesday against Brentford.

Victory will reduce the gap to one point and keep the pressure on the Reds, with the two teams set to produce an attractive title battle once again.

They will meet for the second time this season on March 10 at Anfield in what could be the decisive match.