The spoils were shared at Old Trafford this afternoon as Manchester United and Liverpool were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw.
The result means that Jurgen Klopp is now winless against Erik ten Hag in the three matches that they’ve locked horns during the German’s final season in the dugout, having drawn 0-0 at Anfield, lost 4-3 in the FA Cup and taken just a point today.
His side opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, whose was outstanding, had United leading 2-1 heading into the final 10 minutes.
That was until Aaron Wan-Bissaka was adjudged to have fouled Harvey Elliott in the area, with Anthony Taylor almost immediately blowing his whistle and pointing to the spot on a decision that was quickly checked and cleared by VAR.
However, upon closer inspection, it doesn’t look as though Wan-Bissaka makes contact with the Liverpool attacker, leading fans to question the legitimacy of the penalty.
fairs man there was actually no contact pic.twitter.com/9QMyZqKB7e
— foy ❤️🔥 (@foyyjrr) April 7, 2024
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL. 😮
Aaron Wan-Bissaka's clumsy tackle on Harvey Elliott allows Mohamed Salah to level it at 2-2 from the spot! pic.twitter.com/aWEouTIrrB
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 7, 2024
What are your thoughts on the call?
Footage courtesy of NBC Sports Soccer.
Not surprised it was given, tbh. W-B missed both ball and striker, but his leg was there for Elliott to fall over – which he did.
VAR needs to go. VAR should have taken PK away but did not for some reason. I would rather go back to old days when no VAR and if referee made mistake that’s just how it goes. Sports is not perfect otherwise every game would be nil – nil.
In Wolves game as well, VAR made up some new rule to disallow equalizer.