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      Jurgen Klopp’s explosive comments in full after Liverpool hit by VAR shambles as boss slams ‘most unfair’ game ever

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      JURGEN KLOPP has admitted it is “tough” to deal with the VAR shambles as he slammed three decisions in Liverpool’s defeat to Tottenham.Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota were sent off for the Reds with Klopp claiming both were unfairly dismissed.

      Jurgen Klopp fumed at several decisions during and after the matchCredit: Reuters
      But the Liverpool boss was most aggrieved with the decision to rule out Luis Diaz’s first-half strike for offside, which would have put his side 1-0 up.
      The PGMOL released an apology after the match admitting Diaz’s goal should have stood, blaming a “significant human error”.
      SunSport understands VAR Darren England clearly saw Diaz was ONSIDE but forgot what the on-field decision was.
      He then accidentally gave the “check complete” signal believing he was AWARDING Diaz’s goal when, in fact, he was allowing play to continue at 0-0.
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      When Klopp was asked about the incident before learning of the PGMOL’s apology, he said: “When we saw it, we thought ‘that’s not offside’. They drew the lines wrong.
      “It is so tough to deal with it. I’m now relatively calm, and during the game we were really calm. Your heart rate is 160-180… and you see that, and the red card and the next red card. It’s difficult.”
      He also criticised Diogo Jota’s dismissal and felt his side’s style of play did not warrant two red cards.
      He added: “How can Jota in this game go off the pitch with two yellow cards, the first he barely touched him and for sure not his fault.
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      “That is what is the problem. We have so many things. When did you last hear a game with 11 v 9? And we were close to 11v 8! There were no horrible fouls.
      “We were not kicking players or whatever. The boys made a super intense game of it, it is crazy how hard we fought. In the end we got nothing. The result is gone but the performance will stay with me forever. I loved our attitude and our desire.
      “They didn’t do it on purpose, I know that, but mistakes still happen. If we want to talk about it do it properly and not with creating headlines with emotional managers.”
      And the irate German was quick to dismiss the PGMOL’s eventual apology – insisting it does not help his side.
      He told a press conference: “Who does that help? We had that situation in the Man Utd game.
      Luis Diaz was wrongly deemed offside before scoring at Tottenham and VAR failed to intervene
      “Did Wolves get the points for it? We won’t get the points for it.
      “We all thought that when VAR came in it would make things easier.”
      Klopp felt just as strongly about the call to show Jones a red card for his tackle on Yves Bissouma.
      He claimed it was not a bad tackle, with Gary Neville also suggesting Jones was unfortunate to see red as he did not intend to slip over the ball.
      Klopp added: “I never saw a game like this with the most unfair circumstances, crazy decisions.
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      “We scored an own goal, that is really tough to take but I am really proud. 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.” More

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      PGMOL statement in full as refs chiefs admit they WRONGLY ruled out Liverpool goal in VAR horror show vs Spurs

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      THE PGMOL have released a grovelling apology after admitting bungling VAR Darren England made a calamitous error during Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Liverpool.With the score still 0-0, Liverpool star Luis Diaz was played through in the 34th minute before grabbing a goal, only for it to be ruled out as offside.
      Luis Diaz was ruled offside by the match officials in this incidentCredit: Sky Sports
      PGMOL later admitted to a ‘significant human error’Credit: Reuters
      PGMOL released a grovelling apology
      However, closer inspection of the incident showed the 26-year-old was actually being played onside by Cristian Romero.
      And it ended up being costly with nine-man Liverpool going on to lose the game 2-1 following a last-minute Joel Matip own goal.
      PGMOL have now admitted a “significant” mistake was made by VAR.
      SunSport understands VAR England clearly saw Diaz was ONSIDE but forgot what the on-field decision was.
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      He then accidentally gave the “check complete” signal believing he was AWARDING Diaz’s goal when, in fact, he was allowing play to continue at 0-0.
      Following the match the refereeing body released an apology.
      The statement read: “PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool.
      “The goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials.
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      “This was a clear and obvious factual error and should have resulted in the goal being awarded through VAR intervention, however, the VAR failed to intervene.
      “PGMOL will conduct a full review into the circumstances which led to the error.
      “PGMOL will immediately be contacting Liverpool at the conclusion of the fixture to acknowledge the error.”
      It was not the only time the Reds were on the bad side of a call, with Curtis Jones being sent off in controversial fashion early on.
      Jurgen Klopp made his thoughts on the decisions clear after the match.
      He said: “I never saw a game like this with the most unfair circumstances, crazy decisions.
      “We scored an own goal, that is really tough to take but I am really proud. 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.”
      Speaking before hearing the PGMOL’s explanation, he continued: “The offside goal. That is not offside when you see it, they drew their lines wrong.
      “It is so tough to deal with it.”
      After the refs chiefs’ statement, Klopp added: “We had that situation in the Man United game.
      “Did Wolves get the points for it? We won’t get the points for it.
      “We all thought that when VAR came in it would make things easier.”
      Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou sympathised with Klopp and revealed he had never been a huge fan of VAR.
      He said: “I’m on record saying I’ve never really been a fan of VAR. The biggest problem we seem to have trouble to grasp is that no amount of technology is going to eliminate errors.”
      The 2-1 result was Liverpool’s first Premier League defeat of the season.
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      Regardless, after an impressive start to the campaign they remain in fourth.
      Meanwhile, Spurs have moved up to second in the table with the win and are now just one point behind Manchester City, who fell to a shock 2-1 defeat against Wolves. More

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      Fans called for Spurs vs Liverpool to be replayed after VAR horror show as PGMOL apologise to Reds for huge error

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      FANS are demanding a replay of Tottenham vs Liverpool after the VAR Darren England’s disasterclass.On-field officials incorrectly ruled out a Luis Diaz strike for offside.
      An unofficial line drawn on the screen appears to show Diaz clearly onside
      The PGMOL released a statement after full-time confirming the ‘significant human error’
      VAR then somehow failed to intervene.
      SunSport understands England clearly saw Diaz was ONSIDE but forgot what the on-field decision was.
      He then accidentally gave the “check complete” signal believing he was AWARDING Diaz’s goal when, in fact, he was allowing play to continue at 0-0.
      The referee organisation admitted “significant human error”, with Liverpool fans enraged
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      Many supporters feel the apology is not good enough and they want the match to be replayed instead.
      One supporter reacted to the statement saying: “Game should be replayed. VAR to make sure there are no mistakes made in these games and they failed in giving a correct decision.”
      Another added: “I have very mixed feelings about what should happen with the dreadful refereeing decisions in the Tottenham-Liverpool match.
      “On hand I think the match should be replayed, too many game changing errors.
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      “If it was replayed I’d be outraged because I know that wouldn’t happen with us.”
      A third said: “Game should actually be replayed IMO.”
      To make matters worse for Liverpool Curtis Jones was controversially sent off, with Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp both suggesting he was unfortunate to receive a red card after his foot slipped over the ball.
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      The PGMOL apologised for their mistake with a statement after the match.
      It read: “PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool.
      “The goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials.
      “This was a clear and obvious factual error and should have resulted in the goal being awarded through VAR intervention, however, the VAR failed to intervene.
      “PGMOL will conduct a full review into the circumstances which led to the error.
      “PGMOL will immediately be contacting Liverpool at the conclusion of the fixture to acknowledge the error.” More

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      Refs panel admit INCREDIBLE blunder as Liverpool goal wrongly ruled out for offside after VAR FORGETS to change decision

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      REFEREE chiefs admitted a massive blunder after their VAR disasterclass WRONGLY ruled out Liverpool’s opener at Tottenham.The Professional Game Match Officials Limited confirmed a “significant human error” meant the VAR official FORGOT to tell on-field referee Simon Hooper to change his decision.
      Luis Diaz was deemed offside before scoring at TottenhamCredit: Premier League
      An unofficial line drawn on the screen appears to show Diaz clearly onside
      Liverpool forward Luis Diaz thought he had put the Reds in front at Tottenham.
      But the assistant’s flag went up to chalk it off.
      Replays, though, appeared to show Cristian Romero playing Diaz on when Mo Salah released the pass.
      However, after a very brief stoppage, the goal was ruled out.
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      VAR Darren England and his assistant Dan Cook should have looked at the goal in depth but the green or red lines to prove whether or not Diaz was onside did not show on the screen.
      SunSport understands bungling England clearly saw Diaz was ONSIDE but forgot what the on-field decision was.
      The blundering official then incredibly gave the “check complete” signal, believing he was AWARDING Diaz’s goal when, in fact, he was allowing play to continue at 0-0.
      It is not clear why the decision could not be reversed once England realised his mistake – which surely must have been instantly.
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      “PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.” The PGMOL statement on the Luis Diaz disallowed goal. 👇 pic.twitter.com/qC2C0jMsXD— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 30, 2023

      Jurgen Klopp could not believe what he witnessed in North LondonCredit: EPA
      Simon Hooper was the official for the matchCredit: Reuters
      The PGMOL – who oversee the referees for the Premier League, EFL and The FA – eventually confirmed after full-time that there had been a major blunder from the pair in the VAR room at Stockley Park.
      A bombshell statement said: “PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.
      “The goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials.
      “This was a clear and obvious factual error and should have resulted in the goal being awarded through VAR intervention, however, the VAR failed to intervene.
      “PGMOL will conduct a full review into the circumstances which led to the error.
      “PGMOL will immediately be contacting Liverpool at the conclusion of the fixture to acknowledge the error.”
      Reacting live to the statement on Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: “Oh no. Oh no. No, no. Kelly seriously.
      “We get VAR up on the commentary box before anyone else does and I thought, ‘That’s onside.’
      “We get a preview of the pictures up on the gantry, we get the actual commentary from the VAR officials to the referee.
      “And then all of a sudden you just hear in your ear, ‘Check complete.’
      “What? No lines. It was so quick. It was too quick. Something was obviously wrong.
      “That is unbelievable. That is a bad one, a really bad one.
      “They say it’s significant… that is VERY significant. Oh no.”
      PGMOL full statement
      “PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool.
      “The goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials.
      “This was a clear and obvious factual error and should have resulted in the goal being awarded through VAR intervention, however, the VAR failed to intervene.
      “PGMOL will conduct a full review into the circumstances which led to the error.
      “PGMOL will immediately be contacting Liverpool at the conclusion of the fixture to acknowledge the error.”

      Liverpool, who were down to NINE men when Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota saw red, lost the thrilling Premier League clash 2-1 when Joel Matip scored a 96th-minute own goal.
      Klopp managed to resist the urge to launch a full-scale attack on the referees – but still slammed the performance of the officials.
      The Kop boss 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.
      “First Jota yellow was not a yellow. Then he gets a second and to defend with nine players is tricky.
      “The offside goal. That is not offside when you see it, they drew their lines wrong.
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      “The ball is between Mo’s legs, they drew the line wrong and didn’t judge the moment when Mo passed the ball right.
      “It is so tough to deal with it.”
      Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk was asked if he is losing faith in VAR.
      The Dutchman told the BBC: “I’m losing faith is difficult to say. The VAR should be absolutely clear and obvious with everything they’re deciding on.
      “I’ve seen the still back, I think on live TV there were no lines being shown.
      “It’s all a bit strange, I don’t know who was in the VAR room and making that decision.
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      “It’s not a good thing, it doesn’t look well either. It is what it is, we lost.”
      When asked if you should never get offside wrong, Van Dijk added: “You’re absolutely right. [It’s] tough.” More

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      Man Utd fans rage VAR is ‘taking the p***’ as ‘BLATANT’ handball not given in Crystal Palace defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left raging at VAR after their defeat with Crystal Palace.The Red Devils were denied a penalty after a view by the match officials at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United were denied a penalty by VAR after the ball hit Joel Ward’s hand
      United players were fuming at the decision
      Untied supporters were convinced their side should have been awarded a penalty after the ball appeared to strike Joel Ward’s hand.
      However, Chris Kavanagh’s on-field decision was not overturned and a penalty was not awarded.
      Reacting to the decision, one fan tweeted: “The handball from Ward changed the direction of the ball. VAR useless again.”
      Another added: “Can someone explain to me why that wasn’t handball from Ward?”
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      A third supporter also fumed: “You taking the actual p***. How is that not a handball on Ward.”
      Meanwhile, one more commented: “Make the handball rule make sense, that travelled 30 yards before it hit Wards hand and still no penalty.”
      The decision proved crucial to the result, with United falling behind during the first half.
      Joachim Andersen’s goal after 25 minutes gave Palace the lead just days after they had been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by the same opponents.
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      Palace were able to frustrate their hosts and hold on to their advantage for the remainder of the match.
      The result gave Roy Hodgson’s side their third win of the season as they leapfrogged United in the table.
      As for the Red Devils, Erik ten Hag has now seen his team lose four of their first seven Premier League matches this term. More

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      Chelsea AND Brighton fans fume after finding out Carabao Cup has no VAR as both teams suffer refereeing controversy

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      CHELSEA and Brighton fans were both fuming after finding out there is no VAR in the Carabao Cup.Both sets of fans were left feeling aggrieved over decisions made by referee Tom Brammall during the Blues’ 1-0 win.
      Lesley Ugochukwu escaped a red card despite a reckless tackles on Carlos BalebaCredit: Alamy
      Nicolas Jackson was judged to be in an offside position when he was played through by Cole Palmer
      First Brighton fans were left up in arms over a challenge by Lesley Ugochukwu, who made just his second Chelsea start.
      The summer arrival made a reckless tackle on Carlos Baleba and caught the midfielder high on his leg.
      Baleba’s ankle got caught under Ugochukwu’s studs and the 19-year-old was very lucky to only receive a yellow card.
      However some Seagulls felt Ugochukwu would have received a stronger punishment if the officials had the assistance of VAR.
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      One fan said: “Referee pathetic and they should have had 10 men yet magically no VAR for this one.”
      Another added: “Ugochukwu is so lucky there’s no VAR😭”
      A Chelsea supporter wrote: “Ugochukwu VERY lucky no VAR tonight. Bloody hell.”
      Ugochukwu was allowed to stay on the pitch and Chelsea took advantage shortly after half-time through Nicolas Jackson’s goal, which ended up being the winner.
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      Jackson also put the ball in the back of the net later in the second half – only for the lineman’s flag to rule it out.
      However, replays appeared to show the striker was onside when played through by Cole Palmer, leading to frustration for Blues supporters.
      One complained: “How’s that offside? Linesmen should be way more careful if there is no VAR. Absolute joke.”
      Another added: “Two players playing Nicolas Jackson on in this move, shocking decision by the linesman.
      “Thankfully this didn’t cost us but I am not sure why there is no VAR when we have the technology available?”
      A third commented: “Can’t believe VAR isn’t being used they robbed Jackson in broad daylight.” More

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      Bright criticises VAR absence in Women’s Nations League following England’s loss to the Netherlands

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      MILLIE BRIGHT slammed the absence of VAR absence in the Women’s Nations League after England’s 2-1 loss to the Netherlands following a goal that looked offside. Renate Jansen’s shot saw Sarina Wiegman endure a tough welcome home with the sub’s late strike ruining the visitors’ hopes of a draw. 
      Millie Bright called out the lack of consistency in the use of VAR in women’s international tournament fixturesCredit: Getty
      Lieke Martens gave the hosts a 34th-minute lead despite Danielle van de Donk appearing to be offsideCredit: Getty
      Renate Jansen clinched the win in stoppage time for the Netherlands during their Women’s Nations League duel with EnglandCredit: Getty
      The result saw them move up to second behind Belgium in their Women’s Nations League group with England dropping to thirdCredit: Getty
      But the Netherlands’ first-half opener on Tuesday night left their former head coach fuming.
      Officials failed to spot Danielle van de Donk in what looked an offside position in the build-up to the goal. 
      And there was no video assistant referee (VAR) to aid them during the clash at Stadion Galgenwaard. 
      Defeat in Utrecht for the World Cup finalists put a dent in their bid to seal Team GB qualification for next year’s Olympics

      It also saw them register their third loss this year and their third in 41 games under Wiegman. 
      England skipper Bright said: “It is always frustrating [to not have VAR]. 
      “I think we push the level of the game to be so high and professional, yet we sometimes have VAR, sometimes don’t, sometimes have goal-line technology. There is no consistency. 
      “But, by no means is that an excuse. We put ourselves in that position – not clearing the ball, not getting out of pressure. 
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      “But these are the differences in games as well and it is really unfortunate that these are still huge decisions that are incorrect. 
      “But that’s where we as players have to keep speaking about it, we have to step up, we have to demand better and demand more. 
      “This is international football and we do not have VAR in a competitive international game, which is mind-blowing.”
      The Netherlands’ controversial opener came in the 34th minute with England coming under pressure from the hosts pressing high up the pitch. 
      Bright found herself having to clear a hopeful long ball forward to Lineth Beerensteyn early in the game. 
      And the England captain blocked a shot from Victoria Pelova who was among her side’s most threatening players on the counter. 
      Bright added: “We put ourselves in that position in the first couple of phases where we aren’t clearing the ball, it ricochets off and she (Van de Donk) is clearly offside.
      “But I never want to make excuses in the game. 
      “For both goals we put ourselves in positions to give them the opportunity to put the ball in the back of the net. 
      “So for us it is being a little bit tidier and also being better in the final third. 
      “No excuses off the back of a heavy summer. 
      “Unfortunately that is the schedule we are in and we have to keep moving forward, but we have to find ways to win.”
      Martens gave the hosts a 34th minute-lead after England weathered pressure in the first half hour. 
      Her goal came after Jackie Groenen charged down Georgia Stanway’s attempt to clear with the ball ricocheting off Van de Donk who appeared offside before a shot was slammed home. 
      When asked about officials failing to chalk off Marten’s strike given Van de Donk’s positioning, Wiegman said: “I’m very frustrated that the goal was [given] onside. 
      “First of all I thought our build wasn’t necessary to do it that way but it was so obvious it was offside. 
      “I think the whole stadium thought it was offside so I’m really disappointed about that.
      “When you talk about VAR, of course it would have taken away that goal. 
      “We need consistency in VAR. Either you have VAR or you don’t have VAR.
      “Not have it in one game and then in another game you don’t have VAR.”
      The clash between England and their Dutch opponents was the first time Wiegman had overseen the Lionesses in a match against her compatriots in her homeland.
      The last encounter between two teams Wiegman led to Euros glory  saw her current side thrash her former one 5-1 in a friendly last June. 
      This time round the Netherlands took the fight to England with Martens giving them a first half lead. 
      And the visitors looked to hit back with Lauren Hemp and Lucy Bronze prompting two stunning saves from Daphne van Domselaar with the Aston Villa summer signing shining in goal. 
      This was shortly before Lineth Beerensteyn hit the woodwork close to half time after jetting into the box with Jess Carter hot on her heels. 
      The second spell saw England battle their way back with a Hemp effort cleared off the line before Alessia Russo nabbed a leveller with 26 minutes of normal time remaining.
      But Jansen dealt a blow to Lionesses’ hopes of grabbing a draw pouncing
      The super sub, who came on close to the final whistle, pounced on a misplaced pass from Alex Greenwood to net a stoppage time winner. 
      The loss for the Lionesses saw them drop to third behind the Netherlands in group A1 with Scotland clinching a  1-1 draw with leaders Belgium. 
      England will hope to return to winning ways when they face Belgium home and away in their next two Women’s Nations League fixtures in October. 
      Last night’s result brought an end to a busy period of international fixtures for England the with team returning to action next month.
      The Lionesses have played ten games in three months with little time for a break over the summer due to the World Cup and warm-up games prior to the tournament.
      And Wiegman expressed concern over players being left fatigued due to a busy international fixture schedule. 
      She added: “What we said before on the schedule was that it was very overloaded.
      Sarina Wiegman says the women’s game’s international schedules need to be looked at so players can have more rest timeCredit: PA
      “What all the coaches say here in Europe is that we have to look at that schedule. 
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      “The players need to have some rest, they are not robots.
      “There’s a little lack of rhythm but I don’t think that was the problem of why we didn’t win today but it’s an issue that’s ongoing.” More

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      Fans left baffled as VAR reviews WRONG incident during Brentford vs Everton clash

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      FANS were left baffled as VAR reviewed the wrong image during Brentford’s clash with Everton.The Toffees led through Abdoulaye Doucoure, before Mathias Jensen levelled for the home side.
      VAR mistakenly reviewed this imageCredit: Premier League
      Officials should have been checking this imageCredit: Sky Sports
      Mathias Jensen equalised for BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Everton supporters felt that they may be given a reprieve, when a VAR check seemed to draw a line suggesting there had been an offside in the build-up.
      But it was later revealed that they had been wasting time reviewing the wrong image.
      Officials were examining the position of Brentford’s central forward… who was not active as they were looking at the previous pass to a different player 0 much to the Evertonians’ ire.
      One tweeted: “So the 1st VAR check was Offside and then they realised, they were looking at a wrong frame.
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      “These Officials really haven’t a Clue!!!!”
      While a second wrote: “WTF were they looking at ? Jesus Christ Almighty.”
      A third fumed: “VAR officials tried to rule out the goal using the wrong frame.”
      Another added: “Did the officials on VAR really just study the wrong phase of play for ages on that Brentford goal?
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      “They really are abhorrently useless.”
      Sean Dyche’s men went into the match chasing their first Premier League victory of the season.
      Their solitary point to date came in the 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.
      They took the lead on just six minutes via Doucoure’s sweet half-volley.
      But Jensen’s strike pegged them back, just moments after Doucoure had struck the woodwork. More