Home » Premier League » A statement has been published by Liverpool on the match versus Manchester City, which is a breaking news story. The Premier League has decided to reschedule the match that was scheduled to take place versus Manchester City.😱
A statement has been published by Liverpool on the match versus Manchester City, which is a breaking news story. The Premier League has decided to reschedule the match that was scheduled to take place versus Manchester City.😱
The validation by the KMI panel of Michael Oliver’s decision not to award a penalty in the final moments of Liverpool’s draw with Manchester City adds a sense of closure to a contentious moment in the game.
Amid ongoing debates over the potential foul on Alexis Mac Allister by Jérémy Doku, the panel’s ruling highlights the importance of comprehensive review processes in ensuring fairness and accuracy in officiating.
While the decision may have left some fans disappointed, it highlights the intricacies of refereeing and the imperative of upholding impartiality and adherence to established protocols in high-stakes football matches.
The verdict stated: “The panel was divided (3:2) with the majority supporting the on-field decision of no penalty.
“[It was] a genuine attempt to play the ball… with both players making contact with each other as a consequence.
Doku is entitled to challenge for the ball, and despite contacting Mac Allister’s chest, he also makes contact with the ball.
“Two panelists believed that the on-field decision was incorrect and a penalty should have been given as ‘Mac Allister reaches the ball first.
Doku’s foot is high and makes clear contact with his studs on Mac Allister’s chest’.”
[🟢] NEW: The KMI panel also ruled that Michael Oliver was correct not to give a penalty in the 98th minute of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Anfield on March 10, when Jérémy Doku looked to have caught Alexis Mac Allister with a raised foot in the penalty area.… pic.twitter.com/cjt5LgXicH
