Alexander-Arnold's Controversial Celebration: A Closer Look
In the heat of a fiercely contested match against Manchester City, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold found himself at the center of a storm. His goal celebration, a calculated gesture towards the home supporters, has sparked a debate that transcends the boundaries of the pitch. The 25-year-old vice-captain's action, while not...
A Close Shave for Pascal Groß Amidst VAR Debate
In a recent clash that saw Brighton and Liverpool locking horns, a particular incident involving Pascal Groß has stirred the pot in the football community. The German midfielder found himself in hot water when he brought down Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai within the penalty confines, a move...
VAR in Premier League Football
In the wake of Luis Diaz's disallowed goal last Saturday, the discourse surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has plunged into a maelstrom of controversy and critique, with notable figures like Jamie Carragher voicing their dismay.
The Unsettling Silence of VAR
The match between Liverpool and Tottenham, which saw the former beaten...
A Closer Look at Darren England's Overseas Assignment
In a recent turn of events, Premier League referee Darren England finds himself in the spotlight, not for his officiating in England but due to his assignment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The official, along with assistant Dan Cook, was at the centre of a significant...
A Fine Line for Liverpool: VAR Controversies and Disciplinary Dilemmas
It was a day to forget for Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Joel Matip's heart-wrenching 96th-minute own goal led to a 2-1 defeat. Yet, it was the looming shadow of VAR and the myriad of controversial decisions that now have the Reds' hierarchy...
PGMOL Statement and Diaz’s Disallowed Goal
In the wake of the PGMOL’s recent statement, it has been confirmed that Luis Diaz’s goal during the match against Tottenham should have indeed been allowed. This revelation has brought to light more intricate details regarding the decision-making process of VAR.
Miscommunication in the Decision-Making Process
Reports from ESPN’s Dale Johnson...
Dale Johnson of ESPN does incredibly well dissecting the questionable decisions across the Premier League every weekend.
A large part of his feature this week focused on Liverpool’s offside goal against Aston Villa. As he points out in the piece, when the IFAB revised the ‘deliberate play’ law at the start of the season, they...
Jurgen Klopp vs VAR: A Tale of Frustration amid Liverpool's Struggles
Another VAR Disappointment for Klopp's Liverpool
It's been quite a turbulent week for Liverpool's main man, Jurgen Klopp, as his team's slender hopes of securing a Champions League berth took another hit, this time against Aston Villa. The bane of VAR seems to follow Klopp...
Mohamed Salah just can’t win.
The Liverpool forward is accused by many of being a diver, some even go to the lengths of creating videos to highlight these dives when in reality they flag a number of fouls. The fact remains, however, he has wrongly received this tag that he’s unable to shake. And while...
An opportunity missed or an effective free hit? Liverpool fans have been left with mixed emotions after watching their side struggle to a draw against Leicester yet extend their lead over Manchester City in the process.
The Reds had looked on course to breeze to a seven-point margin after Sadio Mane curled them in front in...
