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VAR Controversy Shadows Liverpool's 3-0 Loss to City

11/10/2025

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A controversial VAR decision overshadowed Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, disallowing Virgil van Dijk's potential equalizer due to Andy Robertson's offside.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticized the decision, calling it incorrect and potentially game-changing.
The Premier League said Robertson was offside and making an obvious action in front of the goalkeeper.
Critics argued Robertson did not obstruct City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, raising questions about VAR rules.

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A controversial VAR decision overshadowed Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, disallowing Virgil van Dijk's potential equalizer due to Andy Robertson's offside.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticized the decision, calling it incorrect and potentially game-changing.
The Premier League said Robertson was offside and making an obvious action in front of the goalkeeper.
Critics argued Robertson did not obstruct City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, raising questions about VAR rules.