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      Man Utd fans fume ‘this club is a joke’ after finding out who they snubbed on free transfer this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans branded their club “a joke” after learning that Erik ten Hag snubbed a move for Marcus Thuram this summer.The French international was available as a free transfer but joined Inter Milan after the Red Devils declined the offer to sign him.
      Marcus Thuram was snubbed by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Thuram, 26, was left unemployed this summer after not renewing his contract at Bundesliga giants Borussia Monchengladbach.
      He is the son of World Cup winner Lilian and joined Gladbach in 2019 from French outfit Guingamp.
      The forward scored 44 goals in 134 appearances during his four-year spell at the German side.
      Thuram’s performances in the Bundesliga drew attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including United.
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      But Ten Hag’s side quickly snubbed a chance to sign him and went for a more “traditional number nine player” in Rasmus Hojlund, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Romano said: “Marcus Thuram decided to join Inter but was an option for Manchester United last January.
      “Thuram was going to be out of contract in the summer and they could have had the opportunity to anticipate a deal in January which United considered.
      “But Manchester United thought they needed a different kind of player, a more kind of traditional number nine, and that’s why they decided to go for Rasmus Hojlund.”
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      However, fans were not impressed when they heard the Red Devils turned down a deal for Thuram and took to social media to express their thoughts.
      One fan said: “This club is a joke. He’s a serious baller.”
      Another fan added: “The scouting team pathetic and they will miss alot of players.”
      A third said: “Man we missed out big time.”
      United signed Hojlund for £72million but he missed the first few weeks of the season due to a stress fracture in his back.
      But he eventually made his debut in United’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal and has since made six appearances, scoring one goal in their 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.
      Meanwhile, Thuram has made eight appearances for Inter since signing in July and has scored two goals. More

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      Liverpool set to appeal Curtis Jones’ red card after controversial defeat to Tottenham

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      LIVERPOOL are set to appeal Curtis Jones’ controversial red card.The Reds midfielder, 22, was initially shown a yellow for his over-the-ball tackle on Yves Bissouma early on in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Tottenham.
      Curtis Jones saw red for his foul on Yves BissoumaCredit: Rex
      The midfielder went over the ball and caught his opponent on the shinCredit: Sky Sports
      But after an on-field VAR review, referee Simon Hooper upgraded the decision to a straight red with the youngster catching the Spurs man on the shin with his studs.
      That should see Jones handed a three-match ban – missing October’s Premier League games against Brighton, Everton and Nottingham Forest.
      However, Liverpool want a review of the decision in the hope of getting it overturned and are reportedly ready to lodge their official appeal.
      Manager Jurgen Klopp was furious at Hooper’s decision and aimed a few words at the official as he brandished the red to the England Under-21 international.
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      Afterwards, the Kop boss – whose side were reduced to nine men when Diogo Jota picked up two quickfire yellows – fumed: “I never saw a game like this with the most unfair circumstances, crazy decisions.
      “The first red card, Curtis steps on the ball and goes over. Not a bad tackle.
      “It looks different in slow motion. He steps full throttle on the ball and goes over the ball. That is unlucky.”
      Both Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp felt the decision to send Jones off was harsh.
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      Neville said: “I know when you’re doing someone, I’ve done it myself. He wasn’t there to do someone.
      “He’s showing him the end motion which looks bad but that’s not how it’s ended up there. His foot has just slipped over the top of the ball.
      “I think he’s gone to try to tackle the ball. It’s not for me a red card.”
      Redknapp added: “I think it’s extremely harsh. He’s trying to nick the ball away from Bissouma.
      “It doesn’t look good don’t get me wrong but for me it’s not a red card. A yellow card would have sufficed in that situation.”
      But football fans on social media do not believe Jones’ punishment will be rescinded.
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      One said: “For the ankle breaker? Good luck with that.”
      Another added: “Why on earth would that be overturned.”
      A third replied: “That’s not getting overturned. Some said yellow, some said red. It was somewhere in the margins between the two but no one said it was an outrageously wrong decision.”
      Klopp and Liverpool’s mood was worsened when Luis Diaz’s opening goal was incorrectly ruled out for offside thanks to a monumental VAR blunder.
      VAR Darren England FORGOT to tell Hooper to change the decision and allow the goal to stand in what the PGMOL described as a “significant human error”.
      Liverpool released a statement promising to “escalate” the issue as they did not accept the PGMOL’s apology – although the match will not be replayed.
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      To make matters worse, the Reds were slapped with a £25,000 by The FA for their ill-discipline in North London.
      And Alexis Mac Allister is at risk of an additional ban for suggesting Hooper was Tottenham’s 12th man on social media.
      Simon Hooper watched a replay on the pitchside monitorCredit: Reuters
      Bissouma stayed down and needed treatmentCredit: Reuters
      Jurgen Klopp was not happy with the decisionCredit: PA More

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      How the world looked the last time Man Utd were this bad with one current player born and Lethal Weapon 2 in cinemas

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have gotten off to their worst start to a season since 1989.The last time they were this bad Sir Alex Ferguson, long before his days as a knight of the realm, nearly paid with his job.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have gotten off to a miserable startCredit: Reuters
      Manchester City trounced United in 1989
      Sir Alex Ferguson’s side struggled to get going in 1989-90Credit: Alamy
      Erik ten Hag’s crisis club have picked up just nine points from their opening seven matches – slumping to a dismal 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      Back in 1989 Ferguson’s men managed just seven points in a period that included a shocking, infamous 5-1 defeat to Manchester City at Maine Road.
      The United squad wasn’t short of players that would go on to deliver success at Old Trafford, with the likes of Paul Ince, Bryan Robson, Gary Pallister, Steve Bruce, Bryan McClair and Mark Hughes all there.
      But to this point, Ferguson just couldn’t recapture the magic that had seen him shock Real Madrid to win the Cup Winners’ Cup with Aberdeen six years earlier.
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      While the Red Devils were toiling, just two of their current players were even born.
      Jonny Evans was a one-year-old, with veteran back-up goalkeeper Tom Heaton three.
      Boss Ten Hag, meanwhile, was breaking into the FC Twente side as a 19-year-old and even sported a messy head of dirty blond hair.
      His assistant Mitchell van der Gaag was getting his maiden taste of senior football at PSV, while first team coach Steve McClaren was playing in midfield for Oxford United.
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      A teenage Erik ten Hag was breaking through at Ajax
      Mitchell van der Gaag sported a thick head of curly hair while at PSVCredit: Getty
      Steve McClaren was in action for Oxford UnitedCredit: Alpha Photo Press Agency
      Man United got off to an atrocious start in 1989
      Off the pitch, fans were lapping up Ride on Time by Black Box – which was enjoying its fourth of six weeks atop the UK singles chart.
      While at the pictures, Lethal Weapon 2 starring Mel Gibson was No1 at the UK Box Office.
      Over in Westminster, Margaret Thatcher was in her tenth year in No10, with Neil Kinnock the leader of the opposition.
      Around the time of United’s struggles, Thatcher visited Germany just a day after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
      It would be her final full year on Downing Street, later being ousted by her own party in 1990 with John Major taking over.
      A pint set back punters an average of £1.06 in 1989, with United fans possibly having to drown their sorrows.
      As for Joel Glazer, the current Man United co-owner was fresh out of uni.
      He graduated from American University with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in 1989 and would go on to help his dad Malcolm by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995, and United a decade later.
      Ride on Time was riding high in the UK charts
      Lethal Weapon 2 was dominating the UK Box Office
      A pint of lager set punters back an average of £1.06Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Long before the days of the Glazers, United were owned by Martin Edwards.
      In the summer of 1989, Edwards accepted a £20million takeover bid from Michael Knighton.
      United’s would-be new owner performed a series of keepie-uppies on the pitch ahead of their 4-1 opening day win over Arsenal.
      But his backers soon pulled out, leaving his takeover attempt in tatters.
      The triumph over Arsenal was one of just two wins Ferguson’s men accrued in their opening seven games, the other coming courtesy of a Hughes hat-trick in a 5-1 triumph over Millwall.
      They drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace, before losing to Derby, Norwich, Everton and City.
      Ferguson’s side came 13th in the Prem table and crashed out of the League Cup at the third round stage.
      The world looked very different in 1989
      Michael Knighton bizarrely juggled a ball on the Old Trafford pitchCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      Margaret Thatcher receives a piece of the Berlin WallCredit: PA:Press Association
      United found solace in the FA Cup, however, with legend having it that Mark Robins’ winner against Nottingham Forest in the third round saved Ferguson’s job in January 1990.
      The Red Devils went on to lift the trophy, Fergie’s first at the helm, before embarking on one of the most successful periods in football history – the Scot lifting 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups, four League Cups and a Cup Winners’ Cup.
      What Ten Hag would give for just a fraction of that success in the coming years…
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      The under-pressure Dutchman huffed after Saturday’s home defeat to Palace: “We have to do better, and that is definitely the case. It’s not good enough.”
      Ten Hag, 53, will be hoping that he doesn’t reach the brink that Ferguson did, needing his very own Robins goal.
      Mark Robins celebrates scoring the goal that allegedly saved Sir Alex’s jobCredit: EMPICS Sports Photo Agency
      Ten Hag and Van der Gaag are desperate to turn United’s fortunes aroundCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘add two men to centre-back transfer shortlist with Bundesliga ace & ex-Barcelona man among top priorities’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have added Edmond Tapsoba and Antonio Silva to their shortlist for a new centre-back.The pair join ex-Barcelona star Jean-Clair Todibo, with Erik ten Hag making it a top priority for the January transfer window.
      Manchester United have added Edmond Tapsoba to their priority list to sign over the new yearCredit: Getty
      Antonio Silva has also caught United’s eye as they search for a new centre-backCredit: Getty
      The pair join Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo on the listCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman desperately needs to reinforce his backline with the news that Lisandro Martinez will need an operation on his foot that could keep him out for months.
      Harry Maguire’s future at the club remains in doubt while Raphael Varane’s fitness record means more depth is required.
      United re-signed veteran defender Jonny Evans in a short-term deal during the summer but are desperate for a long-term option.
      And they already have three names on their shortlist, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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      He posted: “Manchester United considering to invest on new important defender in 2024 as internal discussion start.
      “Todibo remains on the list, Tapsoba and Antonio Silva also tracked by scouts — more names could be added in the next months.”
      The Red Devils remain interested in the Bundesliga ace centre-back Tapsoba after summer interest in the Burkina Faso international.
      But they may face a battle with rivals Tottenham, who are ready to rekindle their efforts to sign the defender, who they showed an interest in in the summer.
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      United scouts are also keeping an eye on Silva, who has emerged as one of Europe’s most promising defenders after breaking into the Benfica team last season.
      The 19-year-old ace was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year as Benfica won the Portuguese title last term.
      The pair are joined on the list by 23-year-old former Barcelona ace Todibo, who has made over 100 appearances for French giants Nice since his arrival in 2021.
      Ten Hag is on the hunt to make serious changes to his squad after United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday after beating the Eagles 3-0 in the Carabao Cup just a few weeks ago.
      They will hope to get back on track when Galatasaray visit Old Trafford on Tuesday night for a Champions League clash. More

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      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood dazzles in Paris coffee shop as fellow England Wag labels her ‘perfection’

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      JACK GREALISH’S girlfriend Sasha Attwood was labelled “perfection” by a fellow England Wag as she dazzled in a Paris coffee shop.The brunette beauty oozed class as she relaxed with a hot drink in the French capital.
      Sasha Attwood stunned as she enjoyed a coffee in Paris
      The stunner was labelled ‘perfection’ by Jordan Pickford’s Wag Megan Davison
      Sasha is the partner of Man City and England star Jack GrealishCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha wore a brown coat and black shirt for a swanky set of pictures, completing the look with a skirt, white socks and black shoes.
      The snaps certainly delighted her 266,000 Instagram followers.
      Megan Davison, wife of Everton and England star Jordan Pickford, beamed: “Oh my god just perfection.”
      One fan declared: “Unbelievable.”
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      Another noted: “Oh wow you look stunning.”
      One added: “Beautiful, what a good day to start with a coffee.”

      Sasha, 27, is a fashion model and influencer who hails from Birmingham.
      She and Grealish are teenage sweethearts, having been together since they were 16 years old.
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      Sasha is a fashion modelCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      She is also an influencer with 266,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      The pair enjoyed a swanky summer getaway to France in July.
      Sasha also spent some time in Italy as Grealish celebrated City’s Treble win with team-mates.
      And the loved-up couple enjoyed a romantic date night in Manchester last month.
      Sasha stunned while on holiday in ItalyCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      She also spent time in Italy recentlyCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca More

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      Arsenal fans boast ‘David Raya is who Man Utd supporters thought Andre Onana would be’ after midfield-splitting pass

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      ARSENAL fans have praised David Raya for a stunning pass he made during the club’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.The Gunners cruised to a 4-0 win over Andoni Iraola’s side on Saturday.
      David Raya split the Bournemouth midfield with an excellent passCredit: Premier League
      Arsenal fans were quick to praise the Spanish goalkeeperCredit: Getty

      Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 17th minute before captain Martin Odegaard extended his team’s advantage on the brink of half time.
      Summer signing Kai Havertz then opened his Premier League account for Arsenal from the penalty spot.
      And Ben White sealed the three points in added time with a thumping header.
      Arsenal fans were thrilled with the outcome and overall squad performance.
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      And although he didn’t have too much to do throughout the match, new boy Raya was singled out for a moment of brilliance in the sixth minute.
      The Spaniard received the ball in his box before splitting the Bournemouth midfield with an excellent pass through to Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      Fans took to social media to react, with one person tweeting: “This was so good!”
      Another added: “The pass beat the whole press.”
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      A third wrote: “See how he created a counter attack out of nothing.”
      While one fan poked fun at Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, commenting: “Raya is who United fans thought Onana would be 😂.”
      Raya joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Brentford in August.
      The loan deal, worth £3million, includes an option to buy at the end of the 2023-24 campaign for £27m.
      After starting the season on the bench, he replaced Aaron Ramsdale in the starting line-up prior to Arsenal’s match against Everton and has since kept his place in the Premier League squad. More

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      Liverpool star Cody Gakpo ‘facing WEEKS out’ in huge blow after seeing two key players banned

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      LIVERPOOL star Cody Gakpo is set to be sidelined for “several weeks” after injuring himself in the controversial defeat at Tottenham.Jurgen Klopp’s woes are mounting ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise and the weekend’s Premier League trip to Brighton.
      Jurgen Klopp’s woes are mounting amid injuries and suspensionsCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (R) hurt himself while scoring the equaliser at SpursCredit: EPA
      The Netherlands international forward, 24, hurt himself while scoring the equaliser at Spurs on Saturday.
      He was substituted at half-time and was later spotted leaving the ground in a knee brace.
      Now Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink has hinted that he may not be ready to return until after the international break later this month.
      He tweeted: “Cody Gakpo is expected to be out for several weeks at Liverpool. If all goes well, a few weeks. 
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      “The Dutch matches in October do not seem feasible for the former PSV player at the moment.”
      That means that Klopp will be without THREE key men due to injury and suspension for the Brighton game.
      Liverpool suffered a 2-1 loss at Spurs after finishing the game with nine men.
      Curtis Jones was issued a straight red in the first half after his foot slipped on the top of the ball and caught Yves Bissouma.
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      They also had a perfectly good Luis Diaz goal ruled out wrongly for offside after a VAR mix-up.
      That led to the PGMOL issuing a statement admitting that a “significant human error” took place and called the decision “a clear and obvious factual error” by VAR official Darren England.
      It got even worse for Liverpool in the 69th-minute when Portuguese forward Jota, 26, was given his marching orders for a second yellow card.
      That left the Reds hanging on for a draw, but their brave efforts came undone in the final seconds as Joel Matip’s own goal condemned them to defeat.
       Liverpool have broken their silence on the VAR fiasco by slamming those at fault – and promising to “escalate” the issue.
      They released a statement saying they do not accept the explanation given by the PGMOL in their apology.
      It read: “Liverpool Football Club acknowledges PGMOL’s admission of their failures last night. It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined.
      “We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR.
      “It is therefore unsatisfactory that sufficient time was not afforded to allow the correct decision to be made and that there was no subsequent intervention.
      “That such failings have already been categorised as “significant human error” is also unacceptable. Any and all outcomes should be established only by the review and with full transparency.
      “This is vital for the reliability of future decision-making as it applies to all clubs with learnings being used to make improvements to processes in order to ensure this kind of situation cannot occur again.
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      “In the meantime, we will explore the range of options available, given the clear need for escalation and resolution.”
      Action was taken by the PGMOL on Sunday as they removed VAR England from Nottingham Forest’s draw with Brentford. More

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      Liverpool star Diogo Jota’s Wag brands Tottenham clash ‘rigged’ and rages at ‘clown’ VAR officials

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      LIVERPOOL star Diogo Jota’s wife has unleashed a furious blast at VAR “clowns” and claims the clash with Tottenham was “rigged”.Rute Cardoso lashed out at Premier League officials following the Reds’ controversial defeat on Saturday.
      Diogo Jota was sent off as Liverpool went down to nine men against TottenhamCredit: Getty
      His wife Rute Cardoso launched a fierce attack on the officials after the controversial defeat at SpursCredit: instagram @rutecfcardoso14
      Liverpool suffered a 2-1 loss at Spurs after finishing the game with nine men.
      Curtis Jones was issued a straight red in the first half after his foot slipped on the top of the ball and caught Yves Bissouma.
      They also had a perfectly good Luis Diaz goal ruled out wrongly for offside after a VAR mix-up.
      That led to the PGMOL issuing a statement admitting that a “significant human error” took place and called the decision “a clear and obvious factual error” by VAR official Darren England.
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      Things got even worse for Liverpool in the 69th-minute when Portuguese forward Jota, 26, was given his marching orders for a second yellow card.
      That left the Reds hanging on for a draw, but their brave efforts came undone in the final seconds as Joel Matip’s own goal condemned them to defeat.
      And Rute was in no mood to forgive and forget afterwards as she took to social media to vent her fury.
      She posted the PGMOL statement on her Instagram story along with the caption: “Rigged game.”
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      She then went on to add a clip of Jota’s first yellow card, which came after Spurs ace Destiny Udogie went down after minimal contact from Jota.
      Rute added a clown emoji to the footage, which had been posted by Liverpool fan page with: “This was given as a yellow card.”
      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was also fuming after the game, and in response to Jota’s dismissal he said: “The two situations, the first I think is clear not a yellow. The second I didn’t see actually back but it’s not important.
      “If the first is not a yellow then we still play with 10 men.”
      Jota, who will now miss the upcoming Premier League trip to Brighton, and Rute moved to England in 2017 when he joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid.
      He signed for Liverpool in 2020 and the following year the couple welcomed their first child into the world.
      Rute is no stranger to showing her support for her man on social media and regularly keeps fans updated with snippets from their personal life on there.
      Pretty brunette Rute and Jota met when they were just 13, and have been together ever since.
      Like any footballers’ Wag, Rute has taken to a glam lifestyle with ease and she has even settled into UK-living watching her favourite TV show Peaky Blinders.
      They began dating in 2013, when they got together at high-school in Porto.
      Rute often shares snaps of her and Jota’s adventures on social media
      She appears to be a big fan of travelling, often joining Jota on holidays of a lifetime.
      Over recent years she has shared Instagram stories and photos on the beaches of the likes of Mauritius, Marbella and the Maldives.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool have broken their silence on the VAR fiasco by slamming those at fault – and promising to “escalate” the issue.
      They released a statement saying they do not accept the explanation given by the PGMOL in their apology.
      It read: “Liverpool Football Club acknowledges PGMOL’s admission of their failures last night. It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined.
      “We fully accept the pressures that match officials work under but these pressures are supposed to be alleviated, not exacerbated, by the existence and implementation of VAR.
      “It is therefore unsatisfactory that sufficient time was not afforded to allow the correct decision to be made and that there was no subsequent intervention.
      “That such failings have already been categorised as “significant human error” is also unacceptable. Any and all outcomes should be established only by the review and with full transparency.
      “This is vital for the reliability of future decision-making as it applies to all clubs with learnings being used to make improvements to processes in order to ensure this kind of situation cannot occur again.
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      “In the meantime, we will explore the range of options available, given the clear need for escalation and resolution.”
      Action was taken by the PGMOL on Sunday as they removed VAR England from Nottingham Forest’s draw with Brentford.
      Liverpool have been left furious after Luis Diaz was wrongly ruled to be offsideCredit: Sky Sports More