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Manchester City's goal-saving hero Rodri admits 'it was nearly awful for us' before his sublime sliding tackle denied Fabinho an open goal late on in their thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has spoken of his relief at making the incredible goal-saving tackle that thwarted Fabinho and denied Liverpool all three points on Sunday at Anfield.

Rodri appeared from nowhere to get across goal and stick his leg out to prevent Fabinho's shot going into the net after Man City keeper Ederson had flapped at Mohamed Salah's free-kick.

'It was nearly awful for us, but it finished 2-2 so I am happy with that,' Rodri told City's official website.

Rodri's incredible block prevented Fabinho from scoring an almost certain winner at Anfield
'Sometimes you need defensive actions and they are as important as offensive actions,' he said

The Spaniard said the block was as important as a goal down the other end as his side avoided what would have been a chastening defeat after dominating most of an epic match between the last two Premier League champions.