Howard Webb backs decision not to award Liverpool last-minute penalty against Manchester City
Howard Webb has had his say on whether Jeremy Doku fouled Alexis Mac Allister (Photo: PLP)
PGMOL chief Howard Webb says the correct decision was made not to award Liverpool a last-minute penalty in their huge clash against Manchester City.
There were controversial scenes at the end of the 1-1 draw at Anfield two weeks ago, when Jeremy Doku appeared to catch Alexis Mac Allister in the chest with a raised boot in the penalty box.
Referee Michael Oliver waved play on and after a VAR check the on-field decision stood – much to the frustration of Reds manager Jurgen Klopp.
Much has been made of the incident, not least because it occurred in the 98th minute of a match between two Premier League title-rivals, who, alongside Arsenal are separated by just one point.
Speaking in the latest episode of Mic’d Up, Webb said he understood why the incident was so controversial but believes the referee and VAR acted correctly.
‘It?s split a lot of opinion, hasn’t it" And I think it’s one of those for sure if the referee gives it on the field, it would have been a “Check complete” by the VAR,’ Webb said.
‘And equally, having not given it, it’s also “Check complete”. You hear Michael Oliver say the ball’s in between two players going together. The ball is too low to head. Doku lifts his foot to play the ball, and he does make contact on the ball.
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