The game between Arsenal and Liverpool on Sunday has sparked a debate about errors made by the VAR (VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE).
Liverpool and Arsenal, the two powerhouses of the Premier League played in a highly intense match at the Emirates Stadium.
The game ended in a 2-2- tie, but some calls made by the on-field official added another tale to poor refereeing.
Premier League clubs have strongly criticized recent VAR decisions and even called for reconsidering its implementation.
On Sunday, the same story unfolded again, as Arsenal fell victim to bad refereeing, leaving them frustrated.
The game showcased various debatable moments that highlighted the difficulties referees face during big matches.
In Arsenal’s last fixture against AFC Bournemouth, media houses criticized the controversial red card given to William Saliba.
Mirror.co.uk has analyzed the VAR decision made during the crucial clash between Arsenal and Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal Versus Liverpool Match Pointers
The match became interesting as expected, but on the field, referee Anthony Taylor made some decisions that reduced the enthusiasm.
An incident occurred in the early stage of the match when the referee whistled a foul between Virgil Van Dijk and Kai Havertz.
The possible decision notified by Anthony Taylor left everyone wondering whether the decision was appropriate or not.
In another event, the officials reviewed several angles with the VAR, including a challenge on Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli.
Liverpool’s defenders Trent Alexander Arnold and Ibrahima Konate surrounded the Gunner’s striker in the box.
Arsenal were demanding a penalty, but the on-field referee denied their demands and forwarded the decision to VAR for further scrutiny.
However, VAR supported the on-field decision by saying that Konate had made a right tackle on the ball while making the challenge.
Arsenal And Liverpool’s Till Half-Time Analysis
Both teams were eager to win, but Anthony Taylor’s poor decisions hampered their rhythm and raised controversy.
In the 43rd minute, Arsenal took the lead with Mikel Merino scoring a goal after Declan Rice provided a paced assist.
However, the line referee ruled the goal offside and forwarded the decision to the VAR, which confirmed that the ruling was correct.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on the commentator panel strongly criticized the time-consuming yet inaccurate officiating.
The ruled offside goal raised the emotions of the fans and players as they believed only Arsenal was being punished.
Arsenal has received 8 red cards this season, and a number of them resulted from controversial decisions of the referee.
Arsenal And Liverpool Post Half-Time Analysis
The Gunners and the Reds 2 goals each, placing them on equal terms on the scoresheet.
Many speculated that the match would ultimately end in a draw with each team sharing the point.
However, with only a few seconds remaining on the clock, Arsenal launched a roaring attack with the vision of scoring a goal.
Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal had an opportunity to score a goal, but at that very moment, Anthony Taylor blew the full-time whistle.
Just before the full-time whistle, Arsenal’s Jacob Kiwior challenged Liverpool’s Domonic Szoboszlai while Jesus attacked.
The decision left the Gunners fans and Players wondering and frustrated, generating further questions about its legitimacy.
The Kiwior’s challenge seemed ideal, but Taylor called it a foul, wasting Arsenal’s challenge to score a goal.
Post Match Reaction
The fans, media players and the management have condemned the controversial errors committed by on-field referee Anthony Taylor.
The legitimacy of these decisions has raised questions about whether they align with the rules or are merely personal momentary choices.
The Premier League must check and balance these controversies, as teams put a lot of effort into winning.
Such poor decisions and errors of technology hamper the morale of everyone associated with the team.
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