Gary Lineker has claimed on Twitter that Roberto Firmino’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Aston Villa should have stood.
As usual these days, there was VAR controversy during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Villa at Anfield this afternoon.
Just before half time, Brazil international forward Firmino had the ball in the back of the net after Andy Robertson’s shot had been deflected.
However, VAR adjudged that Diogo Jota was offside by a very narrow margin after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s lofted pass.
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Lineker was not impressed by the decision, as shown on Twitter below.
Ex-Arsenal and Villa central defender Martin Keown also believes that the goal should have stood.
Keown said on Football Focus on BBC One (4:05pm, April 10, 2021): “The margin is just ridiculous. This goal should stand.”
Fortunately for Liverpool, that disallowed goal did not affect Jurgen Klopp’s side in the end, as they came from a goal down to win 2-1.
The Reds had to work hard, but on the balance of play, they deserved the three points and remain in the hunt for a place in the Premier League top four.
Liverpool will now turn their attention to Real Madrid in the Champions League next week.
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