16 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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17 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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20 h. ago Premier League release audio of controversial Van Dijk goal as Liverpool launch complaint

The Premier League have released the audio of the referee's as they came to the controversial decision that Andy Robertson was offside for Virgil van Dijk's goal

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45 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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46 h. ago Liverpool contact PGMO over Van Dijk’s disallowed goal at Manchester City

Club do not believe Robertson impeded DonnarummaSlot refused to blame controversy on side’s poor displayLiverpool have complained to Professional Games Match Officials (PGMO) over the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s header at Manchester City on Sunday amid concern that the relevant criteria were not met.Van Dijk’s effort was ruled out in the 38th minute, when City were leading 1-0, and the referee Chris Kavanagh’s on-field decision was backed by the video assistant referee, Michael Oliver. The VAR agreed that the Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was “in an offside position and deemed to be making an obvious action directly in front of the goalkeeper” when ducking out the way of Van Dijk’s header as it sailed past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Continue reading...

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51 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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51 h. ago Arsenal handed new referee verdicts on three controversial Premier League incidents

Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon with the Black Cats scoring two controversial goals at the Stadium of Light

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51 h. ago Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool were robbed as he slams match officials and VAR

Liverpool were controversially denied a goal at the crucial stage in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City and Virgil van Dijk has bemoaned the decision to wipe out his header

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51 h. ago Liverpool handed new referee verdict on Virgil van Dijk goal as Premier League sent clear message

Liverpool may have been on the end of a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad – but Virgil van Dijk was denied an equaliser during the first-half

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54 h. ago Arne Slot admits key Liverpool mistake as he places blame for Man City loss

Reds boss also rues ‘obvious wrong decision’ to rule out Virgil van Dijk’s goal on sobering afternoon at the Etihad Stadium

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68 h. ago Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool teammate had 'difficult' game in Man City loss

Liverpool were beaten 4-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday and Reds skipper Virgil van Dijk admitted teammate Conor Bradley had a rough time of it against Jeremy Doku

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2 d. ago Liverpool: Premier League explain 'really harsh' decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk goal vs Man City

Liverpool captain’s header against Manchester City was ruled out

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7 d. ago Slavia Prague issue complaint over Arsenal tactic and bemoan ref decision

Arsenal downed Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday night but the Czech side's skipper accused the Premier League outfit of being allowed to time waste by the referee

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9 d. ago Man United sent new referee verdict on Amad incident as Premier League told mistake made

Nottingham Forest were left furious that Darren England opted against awarding them a penalty against Manchester United after Amad seemed to accidently handle the ball

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2 w. ago Referee who 'didn’t like' Arsenal red card decision appointed for Burnley fixture

The Premier League have confirmed the referee appointment for Arsenal's clash against Burnley this weekend as Mikel Arteta's side look to continue their impressive form

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2 w. ago Premier League appoint referee who angered Arne Slot for Liverpool vs Aston Villa

The Premier League have confirmed the referee appointments for this weekend's fixtures, including Liverpool vs Aston Villa at Anfield as the Reds aim to reverse their recent slump

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2 w. ago How I was hoodwinked by child sex offender and Premier League referee David Coote... and the troubling stories he shared over coffee

I had many questions for David Coote. Why did a once respected referee, seemingly at the top of his game, see fit to film himself snorting a white powder while on duty at last summer's Euros?

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2 w. ago Anthony Taylor error spotted after Man Utd red card VAR drama vs Brighton

A huge error was spotted as Danny Welbeck took Brighton's free-kick, which led to the Seagulls' first goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday

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2 w. ago Brentford vs Liverpool second half DELAYED after referee suffers injury and has to be replaced

REFEREE Simon Hooper had to be replaced after suffering an injury during Liverpool's trip to Brentford. Liverpool were trailing the Bees after Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade had put Brentford 2-1 up. And after Milos Kerkez pulled one back on the stroke of half time, Brentford fans jeered Hooper for taking longer than expected to...

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2 w. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot responds after Virgil van Dijk took matters into his own hands

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has backed Virgil van Dijk's decision to call a players-only meeting in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield

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