with referees’ chief Howard Webb following the controversial decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s goal in their 3–0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
According to reports, the club has contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to voice strong objections over what they describe as an unjustifiable ruling. Liverpool are said to have rejected the notion that the decision was based on “subjective interpretation,” arguing instead that the rules of the game are clearly defined and leave little room for personal judgment in this instance.
In their communication, the Reds made it clear that none of the official criteria required to disallow a goal were met in van Dijk’s case. As such, they believe the strike should have stood — a stance that reflects growing frustration at what they see as inconsistent officiating in key matches this season.
This move underscores Liverpool’s determination to seek accountability and clarity from the refereeing body, as questions continue to swirl around the transparency and consistency of VAR and on-field decisions in the Premier League
