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Liverpool to be sent audio from VAR controversy before it is released publicly

Luis Diaz’s goal in the 2-1 defeat at Spurs on Saturday was ruled out for offside, which was described by PGMOL as a “significant human error”.

The Independent UK

VAR audio of Liverpool offside error to be released to public

Liverpool have received the audio of Saturday’s controversial VAR decision and will review the footage

The Independent UK

Audio of VAR offside Luis Diaz goal to be released but Liverpool know replay unlikely

Referees chiefs are set to release the audio of the botched VAR decision that cost Liverpool the opening goal in Saturday's defeat to Tottenham.

Evening Standard

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Officials involved in Liverpool VAR ‘error’ not selected for weekend Premier League fixtures

The two match officials stood down from duty following Saturday's incident that saw Liverpool wrongly denied a goal will not be involved in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: Do mobile phone bans at schools really improve learning?

In today’s newsletter: The education minister has pitched a policy that is popular with many parents, but teachers and education experts say it’s a distraction from more pressing issues facing pupils

The Guardian - UK

Communicate, educate, invest and push back: what PGMOL can do to save VAR

New measures need to be brought in by the referees’ body to ensure major errors such as Luis Díaz’s disallowed goal at Spurs are not repeated

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool make new request to PGMOL after threat to ‘escalate’ huge VAR controversy

Referees’ body under increased pressure to fully reveal details of incident at Tottenham

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Liverpool seek clarification about disallowed goal before deciding on next move

The Reds issued a statement about the Luis Diaz disallowed effort on Sunday night.

The Independent UK

Liverpool call on PGMOL to release audio that led to Luis Díaz gaffe at Spurs

Liverpool have increased pressure on the PGMOL by making a formal request for release of audio of the decision to disallow Luis Díaz’s goal at Spurs

The Guardian - UK

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball

Liverpool have said there is a ‘clear need for escalation and resolution’ after Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal become the latest major VAR error to hit the Premier League

The Independent UK

Bizarre reason why Liverpool goal wrongly ruled out by VAR revealed

Luis Diaz was ruled to be onside when running through to put Liverpool ahead but the VAR team failed to communicate their decision to the on-field officials

The Independent UK

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

Comment: After Liverpool were denied an ‘onside’ goal at Tottenham, who can blame the conspiracy theorists when VAR continues to lack any transparency?

The Independent UK

Furious Liverpool call VAR errors ‘unacceptable’ and ponder action

Liverpool have released a statement criticising the PGMOL following VAR errors during their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham

The Guardian - UK

VAR officials who missed Liverpool’s ‘onside’ goal to be replaced

VAR Darren England and assistant Dan Cook have been replaced for the rest of the weekend’s fixtures

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The Independent UK

Bizarre reason why Liverpool goal wrongly ruled out by VAR revealed

Luis Diaz was ruled to be onside when running through to put Liverpool ahead but the VAR team failed to communicate their decision to the on-field officials

The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp questions pressure on VAR officials after error denies Reds goal

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou insisted VAR will never be ‘errorless’ after their dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool.

The Guardian - UK

VAR and human error combine in agonising fashion for Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp’s side were on the end of bad refereeing decisions and Joël Matip’s own goal to give Spurs victory was the final straw

The Independent UK

PGMOL admit Liverpool offside goal should have stood after ‘significant human error’

Luis Diaz scored only to be flagged offside - but replays suggested he was in a correct position

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The Independent UK

Tottenham take their moment of fortune as Liverpool are left with only fury and frustration

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool: A last-minute Joel Matip own goal settled matters after two reds for the Reds

The Independent UK

I won’t sit on the fence – Mike Dean ready to criticise referees in new role

Dean quit his role as a dedicated VAR and coach in the summer in order to move into a role as a pundit on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.

Evening Standard

Gary Neville names next Manchester United signing after Casemiro ‘torn to shreds’

Red Devils struggled during unconvincing win over Wolves

The Independent UK

Simon Hooper and video referees stood down after failing to award Wolves penalty

Deep into stoppage time, Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic as he came for a cross.

The Guardian - UK

Referee and VAR officials not selected for games after Wolves penalty error

The officials who failed to award Wolves a penalty at Manchester United have been punished by not being selected for Premier League games this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Wolves’ Gary O’Neil perplexed by non-award of penalty at Manchester United

Gary O’Neil, Wolves’ manager, received an apology from the referees’ manager Jon Moss after their defeat at Manchester United while Erik ten Hag admitted his team need to improve ‘our skills’

The Independent UK

Raphael Varane header earns Manchester United opening victory over Wolves

Varane headed home from close range with 14 minutes remaining.

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