Linesman’s failure to sign a ball out of play and John Stones’s lack of awareness against Sergio Agüero contributed to semi-final exitRoberto Martínez disappeared straight down the tunnel when Martin Atkinson called time on the tantalising prospect of a first Merseyside cup final since 1989, taking a burning sense of injustice with him. The Everton manager arrived at the Etihad Stadium in desperate need of a break but not the kind that prised Wembley from his grasp and heightened his feeling of persecution. The torment deepens. Related: Sergio Agüero heads Manchester City past Everton to Capital One Cup final Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com