Clubs demand VAR alterations

LEAGUE Managers Association (LMA) chief executive Richard Bevan has revealed that Premier League clubs are demanding significant alterations to VAR.

- By PAUL WHEELOCK and MATT ADDISON

This follows the furore over Liverpool's disallowed goal against Manchester City. The Reds believed they had drawn level at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, only for a VAR check to rule it out for a supposed offside offense from Andy Robertson.

Manchester City was 1-0 ahead through Erling Haaland’s header when Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk's effort from a Mohamed Salah corner was ruled out. Michael Oliver judged Robertson to have been positioned offside in front of the home side’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, though it is understood that Liverpool has contacted the PGMOL regarding the call.

Pep Guardiola's team subsequently secured a 3-0 victory courtesy of additional goals from Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku.