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Manchester City Edges Liverpool in VAR-Controversial Clash

2/10/2026

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Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review disallowed a potential Manchester City third goal and Referee Craig Pawson issued a red card to Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool.
Former referees defended Pawson's decision.
Others criticized the impact of VAR on the game's excitement.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed confusion over the ruling.
The Premier League title race intensified as City closed the gap on Arsenal.

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Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review disallowed a potential Manchester City third goal and Referee Craig Pawson issued a red card to Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool.
Former referees defended Pawson's decision.
Others criticized the impact of VAR on the game's excitement.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed confusion over the ruling.
The Premier League title race intensified as City closed the gap on Arsenal.