'A harsh one!' - Gary O'Neil expected bad news as VAR reviewed late Man City winner as Wolves boss complains 'not many' decisions go his team's way

John Stones scored in the fourth minute of injury time for City but the goal was initially ruled out by on-field referee Chris Kavanaugh for Bernardo Silva interfering with Jose Sa from an offside position. However, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) helped the referee review the decision as replays showed the Portuguese keeper had a clear line of sight and was not being hindered by his compatriot. O'Neil has now revealed that he 'wasn't confident' when Kavanaugh went to the pitchside monitor to review the incident.

Speaking to Sky Sports, O'Neil said: "I am trying to remain calm. I have been involved in a few of those and not had many go in our favour so was expecting that outcome. There is some grey area that can go either way and once it was like that I wasn't confident it would go our way."

O'Neil also mentioned an incident from last season against West Ham when his side had a goal disallowed for Tawanda Chirewa blocking Lukasz Fabianski's view during a shot. However, the 41-year-old revealed he did not want to make excuses for the same.

"It was similar to a goal [Wolves had disallowed] against West Ham last season," he added. "We sent an image to referees showing with proof that the West Ham keeper could see the ball, but the reason were given was the player was in close proximity. The same argument could be said here but we just have to accept it.

"I would rather not discuss it because it will still sound like I am making excuses. Whatever decision they make, I respect. We don't want to cross that line, but it did feel like a harsh one. I am proud of the players though. An unbelievable effort and we gave ourselves a great chance. I am gutted for the players that we had to leave with nothing."

O'Neil's side have struggled this season as they have lost seven games and drawn once so far in the Premier League. Wolves will now take on Brighton on Saturday, October 26.