PAUL MERSON entertained fans by suggesting Liverpool should be given the Premier League title after VAR controversy went their way again against Crystal Palace.
James Tomkins nodded home from a Luka Milivojevic free-kick, but, after a lengthy delay, the goal was ruled out by VAR after Jordan Ayew was judged to have pushed Dejan Lovren off the ball.
James Tomkins thought he had given Crystal Palace the lead two minutes before half-timeCredit: Reuters
Merson was left a drained figure as a result of the controversy, leaving him with little left to add.
When Soccer Saturday presenter described Lovren as having needed a “stepladder to get to the ball”, Merson jokingly replied “shall we just give Liverpool the league now?”.
A number of football fans also took to social media to comment on how they feel VAR is being kind to the Merseyside club.
This led to ‘LiVARpool’ trending on Twitter, including one person photoshopping a screen with the VAR decision on it with a ‘whatever Liverpool want’ written underneath.
Another said: “Should we just give Liverpool the title now?” Says Paul Merson, speaking on behalf of the nation after another farce of a VAR decision.”
And one more added: “Should we give the league to Liverpool now?!” Paul Merson on Gillette Soccer Special after Liverpool benefit from yet another dodgy VAR decision. Pinocchio Thompson surprisingly thought VAR made the right decision…”
Roberto Firmino scored the decisive goal five minutes from time to give Liverpool a hard-fought victoryCredit: Reuters
Liverpool went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to a late Roberto Firmino strike, something that left many Palace fans irritated by the decision.
One said: “Palace played great. We missed a few crucial chances which we need to take advantage of when playing LiVARpool.”
And another added: “Hideous VAR decision but well played Crystal Palace.”
Palace sit 13th in the Premier League table, without a win in four.
Crystal Palace boast of sparkling Selhurst Park roof after Mossy the Robot gets to work
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
