Overview
- The assistant flagged offside before referee Chris Kavanagh confirmed no goal on the field, with VAR Michael Oliver upholding the decision.
- The Premier League Match Centre said Andy Robertson, in an offside position, made an 'obvious action' directly in front of the goalkeeper, so the header could not stand.
- Liverpool reviewed multiple angles and argue Robertson neither blocked Donnarumma’s view nor affected his ability to play the ball under Law 11.
- The club has asked PGMOL to explain the VAR process, questioning why no on‑field monitor review was recommended for a subjective offside judgment.
- Pundits and former players were divided on the call, with some labeling it harsh and others urging simpler offside rules, while the 3-0 Manchester City win remains unchanged.