Liverpool fans have taken to social media in outrage after a highly controversial penalty decision went against them in today’s clash with Manchester City.
The incident, which came midway through the second half, saw referee Michael Oliver point to the spot after a challenge inside the box — but the VAR review only made things worse for Reds supporters.
Many fans are insisting that the contact was minimal and that City’s player went down far too easily, yet VAR upheld the referee’s original call. “How is that a penalty? VAR is a joke!” one angry fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another fumed, “Same story every time we play City — one rule for them, another for us!”
Even pundits were left divided, with several suggesting that the decision “changed the momentum of the match.” The frustration was clear as Liverpool players surrounded the referee, demanding an explanation that never came.
Arne Slot’s men were visibly deflated after the call, while City capitalized on the decision to take the lead. The Anfield faithful will surely feel hard done by, especially after several earlier challenges on Liverpool players went unpunished.
Now, questions are being asked about consistency, VAR interference, and whether Liverpool were robbed of crucial points in what could prove to be a title-deciding fixture.
“It’s just not fair,” one fan said. “Every big game, it’s the same — VAR ruins it.”
