Premier League release statement after controversial Liverpool vs Man United penalty decision

Premier League release statement after controversial Liverpool vs Man United penalty decision

Following Liverpool’s penalty against Manchester United in the second half, the Premier League issued a statement. When Matthijs de Ligt handled the ball within the box, he was disciplined.

Referee Michael Oliver first waved away frantic cries from the Anfield crowd after Alexis Mac Allister’s header struck De Ligt’s arm in the 67th minute.

Oliver, however, reversed his decision and awarded a spot-kick when VAR advised him to approach the pitch-side monitor and reexamine the event.

After Lisandro Martinez’s first goal was cancelled out by Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah scored from 12 yards out to put Liverpool ahead 2-1. Shortly after Salah gave the Reds the lead, the Premier League discussed Oliver’s decision to reconsider and

A statement from the Premier League on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: “#LIVMUN – 67’ VAR OVERTURN. VAR recommended an on-field review for a possible handball by de Ligt, deeming that his arm was raised in an unnatural position. Upon review, the referee overturned his original call of no penalty.”

Meanwhile, former United defender Gary Neville delivered his verdict on the decision to give Liverpool a penalty. He told Sky Sports: “I think his hand is high. I think he could be in trouble is my initial reaction. I saw it in real time when your hand is up there, we will see.

“He might get away with it with VAR not wanting to interfere. As soon as your arm is high like that in the box, you are asking for big trouble. Why is his hand there? I don’t know why his hand is there at all. That is the one where you don’t get away with it and he’s not going to get away with it.”

As Liverpool looked as though they were going to hold out and win, United fought back and equalised in the 80th minute through Amad Diallo, who finished into the corner after Alejandro Garnacho’s cutback