VAR

“Frankly pathetic” – ex-Referee Hackett Slams VAR Decision Not To Award Penalty Against Liverpool

VAR Controversy: Did Liverpool Get Away with One? Former referee Keith Hackett believes Liverpool were fortunate to escape a penalty in their victory over Crystal Palace. In a recent article for The Telegraph, Hackett argued that Virgil van Dijk's clear pull on Marc Guehi should have resulted in a spot-kick for the Eagles. Despite the incident...

Jota and Gakpo Fire Liverpool to 5-1 Carabao Cup Win Over West Ham

Liverpool Dominate West Ham to Begin Carabao Cup Defence Liverpool made a commanding start to their Carabao Cup defence, defeating West Ham 5-1 at Anfield. Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each netted twice, showcasing Liverpool’s strength, despite falling behind early in the match. This was a lively encounter under the Anfield lights, and the result...

Manchester United 0 – 3 Liverpool – The Postmortem

Manchester United 0 - 3 Liverpool - The Postmortem This was a game that had been a struggle in the recent past, as the stubborn resistance of Manchester United continued to thwart a Liverpool team that seemed reliant on being superior, rather than actually getting the job done. The battle of the two Dutch Head...

Liverpool vs Brentford: Referee and VAR Confirmed for Anfield Clash

Liverpool vs Brentford: Referee and VAR Confirmed As Liverpool prepare to welcome Brentford to Anfield for their first home game of the season, the Premier League has announced the officials for the match. Two familiar figures will oversee proceedings, aiming to keep the action fair and without controversy. Officials Set for Liverpool's Home Opener Stuart Attwell has...

Referee and Officials Revealed Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League Opener at Ipswich

Liverpool Set for Premier League Opener Against Ipswich Town: Referee and VAR Announced Liverpool's highly anticipated Premier League opener at Ipswich Town is set to kick off this Saturday, and the match officials have now been confirmed. The Reds, who are eager to start their campaign on the right foot, will be facing an Ipswich...

Wolves Expert: ‘Can’t deny Klopp has been absolutely fantastic at Liverpool’

Premier League Showdown: Liverpool vs Wolves Preview Podcast As the Premier League season draws to a close, Liverpool face Wolves at Anfield in a fixture charged with anticipation and strategic nuance. On the Rival Recon podcast from Anfield Index, Wolves expert Dave Azzopardi and podcast host Hari Sethi delve into the intricacies of this match-up,...

Premier League Reveal Controversial Officials for Jurgen Klopp’s Final Game

Premier League Announces Match Officials for Liverpool vs Wolves Klopp's Last Stand at Anfield Jurgen Klopp is set to lead Liverpool for the final time as the Reds host Wolves at Anfield on Sunday. The match, kicking off at 16:00 BST along with all other Premier League fixtures on the season's last day, marks the end...

Jurgen Klopp Slams VAR in his Final Liverpool Press Conference

Jurgen Klopp's Stand on VAR: A Call for Change Despite Liverpool's Stance As the Premier League gears up for a pivotal vote on the future of VAR, Liverpool's departing manager Jurgen Klopp has voiced his strong opposition, diverging from his club's position. While Liverpool's hierarchy supports retaining the technology, Klopp’s candid remarks highlight significant concerns...

Fans Left Fuming as Referee is Revealed for Liverpool vs Spurs

Referee Spotlight: Paul Tierney's Pivotal Role in Liverpool vs. Tottenham Clash As Liverpool prepares to host Tottenham this Sunday at Anfield, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the man in the middle, referee Paul Tierney. This match could mark the final chapter in the long-standing, tumultuous relationship between Tierney and...

Liverpool’s 2-2 Draw at West Ham: Lessons Learned

Reds’ Champions League Hopes Intact After 2-2 Draw Well maybe the best thing you can say is that it’s a game closer to the end of the season. In the final game of this three in the space of six days, Liverpool completed the set as they earned a point with a 2-2 draw against...