40 m. ago Liverpool PGMOL theory emerges after VAR audio released amid Virgil van Dijk flashpoint

Liverpool were denied a first-half equaliser against Manchester City with Virgil van Dijk's goal ruled out for offside after Andy Robertson was adjudged to be blocking the view of the goalkeeper

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5 h. ago Liverpool news: Howard Webb's VAR claim as Reds fume and Arne Slot has 'lost faith'

Liverpool were beaten by Manchester City after a hugely controversial refereeing decision denied the champions an equaliser just before half-time

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14 h. ago Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk disallowed equaliser explained as Howard Webb dubs decision 'not unreasonable'

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

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15 h. ago Webb defends VAR ruling out Liverpool equaliser against Manchester City

Referee’s chief says disallowed goal not unreasonableWebb dismisses comparison to similar ruling for CityHoward Webb has said officials did not act unreasonably in denying Liverpool an equaliser against Manchester City last weekend, but stopped short of calling the controversial decision correct.Virgil van Dijk’s header was disallowed by the referee Chris Kavanagh, and not overturned by the video assistant Michael Oliver, after Andy Robertson was adjudged to have had an impact on the City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while standing in an offside position. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Liverpool get final VAR verdict as Howard Webb responds to Virgil van Dijk complaint

Virgil van Dijk saw his equaliser for Liverpool controversially ruled out by VAR

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18 h. ago Liverpool get final VAR verdict as Howard Webb responds to Virgil van Dijk complaint

Virgil van Dijk saw his equaliser for Liverpool controversially ruled out by VAR

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43 h. ago I’d rather Van Dijk’s goal stood, but it wasn’t a clear and obvious error to deny him | Chris Foy

While it was a highly subjective call, VAR is not there to re-referee decisions like the offside against Andy RobertsonThere was one big incident that grabbed the headlines and prompted conversation this weekend in the Premier League: the decision by the referee Chris Kavanagh to deny Liverpool an equalising goal in their high-stakes match against Manchester City. The decision is massively subjective, in my opinion, but not a clear and obvious error.Starting from the top: the ball is in the back of the net after Virgil van Dijk’s header from a corner, and the assistant referee, Stuart Burt, flags for offside. The offside player is Andy Robertson, who is in the goal area. When the ball is headed by Van Dijk, Robertson is standing almost in front of the goalkeeper. He then shifts to his left, shifts forward and, with the ball about to strike him, he ducks out of the way and the ball ends up in the net. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Premier League referee at centre of VAR nightmare for THIRD TIME after Virgil van Dijk decision

Virgil van Dijk thought that he'd equalised for Liverpool before his headed goal was controversially chalked off by VAR, as the Reds went on to lose 3-0 against Manchester City in what is now an all-too familiar situation for referee Chris Kavanagh

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53 h. ago Liverpool fume over Man City 'double standards' as Sky Sports pundit shares VAR theory

Liverpool were angered that Virgil van Dijk had his equaliser chalked off for offside at Man City, with Arne Slot referencing a similar goal scored by Pep Guardiola's side that led to suggestions of subconscious bias

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64 h. ago Arne Slot fumes at Liverpool disallowed goal with pointed referee remark

Liverpool were dismantled 3-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium but under-fire boss Arne Slot claimed a controversial decision from the referee ended up costing his side

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66 h. ago Arne Slot fumes at ‘wrong decision’ to disallow Liverpool’s equaliser

The Reds thought they had levelled at the Etihad through Virgil van Dijk’s header, but was ruled out for Andy Robertson being in an offside position.

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66 h. ago Angry Arne Slot makes pointed Man City comparison as Liverpool boss fumes at ref decision

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was disappointed with the officials after his side were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League

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68 h. ago Gary Neville slams referee as Liverpool goal controversially ruled out

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised for the Reds in their clash with Manchester City only for his goal to be ruled out in controversial circumstances by the officials

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68 h. ago WSL roundup: Manchester City go top, Liverpool and West Ham stay winless

City overtake Chelsea with a 2-1 win against EvertonWest Ham fail to beat Leicester to keep them bottomFor a while the mood was buoyant in Dagenham as West Ham fans felt their early season woes were finally lifting. Leading Leicester with four minutes to play, news filtered through that Liverpool had conceded a 93rd-minute equaliser to share the points with Brighton in a 1-1 draw. It meant that three points would lift the Hammers off the bottom of the Women’s Super League for the first time this season.Rehanne Skinner’s and Gareth Taylor’s teams have been in lockstep and they somehow contrived to mirror each other once again. As their relegation rivals had done minutes earlier, the Hammers’ conceded in the 97th minute to burst their supporters’ bubble and drop two points in a 1-1 draw, ensuring the parity between the two continued. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Gary Neville and Mike Dean clash live on TV as Liverpool goal disallowed vs Man City

Liverpool saw an equaliser against Manchester City controversially ruled out with Gary Neville and Mike Dean sharing very different verdicts on the incident

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1 week ago Liverpool fans fume 'we've already lost' as Arne Slot names bizarre Carabao Cup team

Arne Slot has made a number of bold changes to his Liverpool team to face Crystal Palace as the Dutchman names a third-string side with a number of youngsters despite losing run

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3 w. ago Arne Slot fumes over Man Utd controversy as Liverpool boss' feelings clear

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was left fuming after Michael Oliver's decision not to stop play for a head injury in the build-up to Manchester United's opening goal

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