THE climax of Liverpool and Manchester City’s thrilling game was marred in controversy and overall confusion.
Rayan Cherki appeared to have sealed the deal for City deep into stoppage time, passing into an empty goal from the half-way line as Liverpool pushed for an equaliser.
Szoboszlai started the tussle outside of the box
Cherki made it 3-1, but Erling Haaland and Dominik Szoboszlai both chased after the ball with the latter fouling the Norwegian as he looked set to slot it home himself.
Haaland would repay the favour before the ball crossed the line and, of course, VAR then got involved during the celebrations.
The goal was ruled out and Szoboszlai was sent off for his part in the build up.
The Premier League Match Centre has now tweeted how they came to their ruling.
Referee announcement: “After review, there is a careless foul by Erling Haaland, that pulls the shirt of Dominic Szoboszlai.
“Prior to that, Szoboszlai commits a holding offence that denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity. The final decision is a direct free kick to Manchester City and a red card.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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