Van Dijk’s disallowed goal: PGMOL chief finally clears the air

Liverpool’s Disallowed Goal

Virgil van Dijk’s header against Manchester City was ruled out by VAR, leaving Liverpool fans furious and demanding answers

What Really Happened

Liverpool thought they had equalised, but Andy Robertson was judged offside and interfering with play, leading to Van Dijk’s goal being disallowed

Howard Webb Breaks His Silence

PGMOL chief Howard Webb addressed the controversial call, saying officials believed Robertson’s movement affected goalkeeper Donnarumma’s chance to save the ball

Webb Defends Referee and VAR Team

Webb explained that referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR Michael Oliver made a 'reasonable call' based on Robertson’s proximity to the goalkeeper and his ducking motion

Liverpool Demand Clarification from PGMOL

Reports say Liverpool contacted PGMOL to question the decision, while manager Arne Slot expressed frustration after the 3–0 defeat to City

VAR Debate Far from Over

The decision has once again reignited calls for more consistency and transparency in VAR decisions across the Premier League