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McBurnie’s Goal Tops Kuyt’s Mark

Premier League Records Shattered: The Evolution of Injury Time In a recent turn of events, Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie has etched his name in Premier League history, surpassing a decade-long record held by Dirk Kuyt. This milestone moment, a blend of drama and controversy, exemplified the evolving nature of injury time in football. Samuel Meade's...

Liverpool’s Missed Chance: The VAR Controversy

PGMOL Admits Error in Key Liverpool vs Arsenal Clash Controversial Decision at Anfield In a recent candid revelation, PGMOL chief Howard Webb has confirmed what Liverpool fans have long suspected: a missed penalty call in their Premier League fixture against Arsenal last month at Anfield. This acknowledgement comes as a significant admission, given the high stakes...

Klopp Critiques VAR Omission in EFL Cup Quarter-Finals

Unveiling the Absence of VAR in Liverpool's EFL Cup Clash Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's esteemed manager, has often voiced his concerns over the absence of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in certain stages of the League Cup. His comments come amidst a season where the role of match officials and VAR has been scrutinised heavily....

Liverpool Fixtures: Two Bookends For a Yardstick

Starting Strong The bookends of success are starting and finishing, which will be the focus of how the reds begin their upcoming run of fixtures. Whilst cup competitions both domestic and abroad are in the mix, it will be Premier League performances and results that will determine just how much recent progress ‘Liverpool 2.0’ have...

Keith Hackett Challenges PGMOL’s Howard Webb

A Discourse on Consistency in the Whistle In the pulsating heart of the Premier League, where every decision is scrutinised under the magnifying glass of fans and pundits alike, the recent incident during Arsenal's triumph over Manchester City has ignited a fervent debate. The spotlight falls on Keith Hackett and PGMOL chief Howard Webb, as...

Webb Dives Deep into the VAR Controversy

A Candid Exploration into the Depths of VAR Controversy In the intricate ballet of football, where every goal is a crescendo, the recent VAR debacle during the Tottenham and Liverpool match has struck a dissonant chord in the symphony of the sport. Howard Webb, behind the PGMOL, steps into the limelight, not to bask in...

England “Will Not Officiate” Liverpool Again This Season

A Tumultuous Time for Darren England Amidst VAR Controversy In the intricate world of football refereeing, Darren England has recently found himself embroiled in a tempest stirred by a VAR decision that has cast a shadow over English referees. The disallowed goal of Luis Diaz for Liverpool in their 2-1 defeat against Tottenham has not...

VAR and Vibes: Opposite Ends of Everything

PGMOL's Audio Controversy Well there you finally have it. The PGMOL have released the audio to the public and even though it seemed inconceivable to believe, their stock has fallen even further. Aside from an unheralded replay operator, no-one all the way up to Howard Webb comes out with any credit as the decision to...

Alexander-Arnold Speaks Out on VAR Debacle

A Steely Gaze Forward Amidst VAR Controversy In the wake of a VAR decision that has stirred the football community, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's vice-captain, maintains a stoic perspective, emphasising a forward-looking approach for the team. The recent incident involving an erroneously disallowed goal by Luis Diaz against Tottenham has not only sparked debates but also...

Klopp Demands Replay After VAR Chaos: What’s Next?

A Shock to the System: Klopp's Sledgehammer Response In a surprising twist to the ongoing VAR debacle from the Tottenham-Liverpool clash, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's manager, has taken a starkly different stance compared to the initial, more subdued response from the club. David Lynch, in his original piece for This is Anfield, highlighted the palpable tension...