Almost immediately after, Andros Townsend's run and pass put him into a similarly - promising position, but he then snatched at the ball and
again shot over the crossbar.
The Brazil international, who a month ago handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force a move to Barcelona, received a rapturous welcome at Anfield and may have been guilty of trying too hard, firing a number
of shots over the crossbar before being replaced midway through the second half.
However, the 22 - year - old Liverpool loanee squandered the chance and in spectacular style, somehow sending
his shot over the crossbar from three yards out.
It was Gomes who took the penalty, sending
his shot over the crossbar in a poor attempt to level the score.
City had another chance in the 31st minute of the match, heading
the shot over the crossbar which could have put the home side 3 - 1 up in the match.