Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield by Aston Villa
Following a VAR review, Liverpool’s goal against Aston Villa at Anfield was ruled out for offside.
After a 1-1 draw, Liverpool’s chances of finishing in the Premier League’s top four have diminished. Jacob Ramsey scored for Villa before Roberto Firmino came off the bench in the 89th minute to save a point for Liverpool.
On 55 minutes, however, Cody Gakpo bundled the ball over the net, denying Liverpool an equalizer. Despite the fact that the ball deflected off Villa defender Enzi Konsa, the goal was disallowed because Virgil van Dijk was adjudged to be offside in the build-up. The goal was disallowed because Konsa did not play the ball deliberately.
.A Premier League statement, obtained by This Is Anfield, reads: “Van Dijk was in an offside position from Luis Diaz’s header,” the statement reads.
“The VAR recommended a review, and referee John Brooks determined that it was a deflection off Ezri Konsa, not a deliberate play.”
In the race for Champions League qualification, Liverpool is now three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. The Reds have one match remaining, while United have two.
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