PGMOL has explained the reason why Liverpool were not awarded a penalty against Manchester Cityblast nigh
Liverpool’s lack of a penalty in the final seconds of their Premier League encounter with Manchester City has been explained by PGMOL.
In the quest for the championship, the Reds had the opportunity to take the lead against Pep Guardiola’s Man City and win three vital points.
In actuality, the points were shared at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty kick in the second half knotted the score after John Stones’ goal, and the home team had many chances to score more as they dominated the second half.
The Reds felt they should have been granted another opportunity from the spot in the final minute of stoppage time. An extended VAR check was necessary when Mac Allister was struck in the chest by Jérémy Doku’s high boot.
Shortly after Stuart Atwell, the VAR official, finally decided to uphold Michael Oliver’s decision made on the pitch, the game was over. But the call incensed the supporters, and Jürgen Klopp passionately challenged the referee at full time.
According to the ECHO, PGMOL used the statement “VAR said that Doku played the ball” to support their conclusion.
On the other hand, former referee Mike Dean, who was a part of Sky Sports’ commentary team, stated that the City winger was very lucky.
Before the decision was made official, Dean stated, “It is a massive decision for the VAR.” He made a slight contact with the ball, but the follow-through completely grabbed his ribcage. If they send the referee to the screen, I wouldn’t be shocked.
A highly competitive game that showcased the skill of both sides will ultimately be remembered for a contentious incident.
Despite the fact that it appeared as though Doku had the ball first, he was reckless in his challenge and was fortunate to avoid penalty as a result.
In the end, a draw seemed like a fair outcome because Liverpool outperformed Man City in the second half while Man City dominated the first.
