VAR told they have made a big blunder in Liverpool vs Man United game which went completely unnoticed
Liverpool and Manchester United clashed in a much-anticipated Premier League showdown over the weekend, renowned as one of English football’s most intense rivalries. Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool entered the match as one of the few remaining unbeaten teams in the league, while Manchester United had experienced a turbulent season so far. As predicted by many fans, Liverpool claimed a decisive 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, with Luis Diaz scoring twice and Mohamed Salah adding a third goal. This performance earned both Diaz and Virgil van Dijk spots in Alan Shearer’s Team of the Week.
Slot revealed that his strategy for the match was relatively simple, a comment that reportedly angered former Manchester United player Roy Keane. Meanwhile, ex-Liverpool player Neil Mellor highlighted what he saw as a missed penalty call during the game. Mellor argued that an incident involving Noussair Mazraoui making contact with Cody Gakpo’s leg was overlooked by VAR. He posted images on Twitter suggesting that while the referee allowed play to continue, VAR did not review the incident, which Mellor believed should have resulted in a penalty for Liverpool.
Despite this potential VAR oversight, the match was otherwise free of major officiating controversies. With the win, Liverpool maintains a perfect start to the season, securing maximum points from their first three games without conceding a goal, and currently trailing only Manchester City on goal difference. Slot’s team aims to keep this momentum going through the international break, with players either representing their countries or training at the AXA Training Centre under Slot’s guidance.
Conversely, Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag are facing serious concerns. The heavy defeat to Liverpool has raised doubts about United’s ability to challenge the league’s top sides. Ten Hag, clearly frustrated, was seen throwing a water bottle after Salah’s goal. This loss also casts a shadow over Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to continue with Ten Hag as manager, following last season’s FA Cup victory over Manchester City, indicating the club’s struggles persist.
