Liverpool’s match against Leicester featured two lengthy VAR delays in the second half, with Curtis Jones’ goal standing and Cody Gakpo’s being disallowed after extensive reviews.
The Premier League quickly issued two statements regarding Liverpool’s second goal and the disallowed third following confusion that led to long VAR checks. The Reds, heavy favorites for the Boxing Day clash, were looking to extend their lead at the top of the table after Chelsea’s home defeat to Fulham.
Liverpool fell behind early to Jordan Ayew’s goal for Leicester in the sixth minute during a foggy Anfield match. However, they responded, leveling the score through Gakpo’s well-taken strike just before halftime.
The Reds took the lead after the break with Curtis Jones’ close-range finish following an assist from Alexis Mac Allister. There was controversy surrounding the goal, as Mo Salah appeared to be in an offside position during the build-up. However, after careful scrutiny of both Salah’s and Virgil van Dijk’s positions, the goal was upheld, with Jones clearly onside.
The Premier League clarified in a statement via Twitter/X: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR as Salah was onside in the build-up.”
This message was also displayed on Anfield’s scoreboard shortly after Jones’ goal.
More controversy followed when Gakpo’s goal, scored from a Salah cross, was ruled offside after another long VAR check. The crowd reacted with boos, but the decision stood as VAR confirmed that Darwin Nunez was offside in the build-up.
The Premier League explained: “The referee’s call of no goal was checked and confirmed by VAR as Nunez was in an offside position in the build-up.”
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Liverpool’s match against Leicester featured two lengthy VAR delays in the second half, with Curtis Jones’ goal standing and Cody Gakpo’s being disallowed after extensive reviews.
The Premier League quickly issued two statements regarding Liverpool’s second goal and the disallowed third following confusion that led to long VAR checks. The Reds, heavy favorites for the Boxing Day clash, were looking to extend their lead at the top of the table after Chelsea’s home defeat to Fulham.
Liverpool fell behind early to Jordan Ayew’s goal for Leicester in the sixth minute during a foggy Anfield match. However, they responded, leveling the score through Gakpo’s well-taken strike just before halftime.
The Reds took the lead after the break with Curtis Jones’ close-range finish following an assist from Alexis Mac Allister. There was controversy surrounding the goal, as Mo Salah appeared to be in an offside position during the build-up. However, after careful scrutiny of both Salah’s and Virgil van Dijk’s positions, the goal was upheld, with Jones clearly onside.
The Premier League clarified in a statement via Twitter/X: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR as Salah was onside in the build-up.”
This message was also displayed on Anfield’s scoreboard shortly after Jones’ goal.
More controversy followed when Gakpo’s goal, scored from a Salah cross, was ruled offside after another long VAR check. The crowd reacted with boos, but the decision stood as VAR confirmed that Darwin Nunez was offside in the build-up.
The Premier League explained: “The referee’s call of no goal was checked and confirmed by VAR as Nunez was in an offside position in the build-up.”