Manchester United stunned Anfield just two minutes into their Premier League clash with Liverpool, as Bryan Mbeumo’s early strike secured a 1-0 lead, but controversy erupted over a potential foul on Alexis Mac Allister in the build-up.
The goal came from a slick move, with Bruno Fernandes feeding Amad Diallo on the wing, who flicked a precise ball for Mbeumo to race onto and fire past Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Liverpool fans, already reeling from three consecutive losses, were incensed, believing Mac Allister was fouled before the ball reached Mbeumo.
However, VAR reviewed the incident and upheld the goal, leaving supporters and players bewildered.
The decision hinged on the nature of the contact: Mac Allister was caught by his own teammate, Virgil van Dijk, not a United player, during the play.
VAR officials determined there was no clear and obvious foul by an opponent to warrant overturning the goal.
