Criticism Grows Over VAR Decision in Liverpool Match

During Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, there was controversy surrounding a potential penalty when Virgil van Dijk appeared to pull back Marc Guehi in the box. Joe Cole, among others, believes that Palace were denied a clear penalty, pointing out that Guehi's reaction indicated he felt wronged. Despite the protests, referee Simon Hooper and VAR maintained that the challenge was not sustained and had no impact on the play. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner also expressed his disappointment over the decision. Liverpool's early goal by Diogo Jota was crucial, and the team managed to maintain their lead despite late pressure from Palace. The Premier League's official stance was that the contact did not warrant a penalty, which has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike.