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Social media could not decide if John Stones was a hero or a clown after a dramatic goal-line clearance for Manchester City against Liverpool.

Stones clears off the line from Salah

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Mohamed Salah slipped in Sadio Mane, but Stones appeared to be on hand to remedy the situation.

The England and City defender cleared the ball, but only managed to strike it against goalkeeper Ederson.

With the ball looking certain to cross the line, Stones pulled off a superb recovery with just millimetres to spare.

One fan on social media treated it with typical understatement.

Another suggested that he could be in line for an honour after his achievement.

Jan Aage Fjortoft took time off from biting himself and posting the photo on Twitter to have his say.

Others suggested that there was less skill than good fortune.

One suggested some remarkable physical properties were to thank.

And another was left dreaming of the banter heuristic.