Liverpool had a helping hand from VAR early on against City.
Liverpool are flying after a 3-0 win over Manchester City lifted the Reds nine points clear of the reigning champions.
The win was overshadowed by an early talking point when City had a penalty appeal turned down by VAR.
Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared to make a handball inside the box with the game at 0-0, but no spot kick was given.
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen felt it was the correct decision.
Owen’s comment comes across as controversial because his defence of VAR in this instance leaves him open to accusations of bias.
The decision not to award City a penalty lacked consistency with other calls in the Premier League this season.
That’s the biggest complaint with VAR week to week, that offsides and handballs are ruled on with differing degrees of scrutiny.
Fans expected a more definitive and less subjective approach when video technology was brought in. Not this.
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