The Premier League has clarified the reason behind Liverpool’s penalty decision after a VAR review in their clash with Manchester United. Initially missed by referee Michael Oliver, a handball by Matthijs de Ligt was later penalised following a second look, leading to Mo Salah putting Liverpool ahead.
The official account of the Match Center’s Social Network Center of the Premier League said: “VAR advised a review in the launch of an imaginable handball through De Ligt, believing that his arm was raised in an unnatural position. During the review, the Referee rescinded his original appeal without penalty. “
At the time of debatable resolution, the adjustment was also ready. In the past, Lisandro Martínez had given United the advance, which Cody Gakpo temporarily canceled, and Amad level the score in a while after the Salah’s sentence threatened to be the manufacturer of the resolution.
Gary Neville, ex-Manchester United captain, commented during Sky Sports’ broadcast, “I don’t know why his hand is there,” adding, “He is not going to get away with it.”
Echoing this sentiment on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Chelsea player Pat Nevin remarked, “I would give that as a penalty every day of the week,” noting, “Matthijs de Ligt’s hand was so high, right above his head.”
De Ligt has been pushed to the highlight after a debatable penalty decision, not for the first time this season. The Dutch defender was penalized in the past for a challenge in Danny Ings by West Ham in October at the London Stadium, a game that ended in a 2-1 loss and marked the final game at the Rate for the Manager of United Erik Ten Hag.
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Earlier in the day, 3 consequences awarded as Fulham drew 202 at house to Ipswich.
The initial penalty appeal was lost through the referee but later known after a VAR intervention. Fulham’s Harry Wilson brought it back through Sam Morsy, which led to Jimenez’s penalty.
The Premier League Match Centre account clarified the situation with a statement: “VAR recommended an on-field review for the challenge by Morsy on Wilson, deeming that contact was sufficient for a penalty and occurred inside the area,” and added, “Upon review, the referee overturned his original call of no penalty.”
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