Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford in what was a thrilling, but controversial encounter. Matheus Cunha broke the deadlock before Benjamin Sesko doubled the advantage just eight minutes later, though his goal wasn’t without controversy, with VAR checking whether the ball had struck Sesko’s hand before crossing the line. Liverpool then fought back to level the score through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before Kobbie Mainoo put the hosts back in front, but the talking point of the afternoon remains the VAR decision for Sesko’s goal. The controversy centred on the moment Sesko bundled the ball home as he was sandwiched between Liverpool third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman and Virgil van Dijk, with his arms slightly raised as the ball came into contact with him. Replays suggested the ball may have made contact with his hand, and the goal was immediately sent to VAR for a handball check. Watch the goal below. Premier League Post Statement After Sesko’s Goal After a thorough review, the on-field decision was confirmed. The Premier League Match Centre released a statement on X explaining the decision: “The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed there was no conclusive evidence that Sesko handled the ball before scoring.” Under the current laws of the game, VAR can only overturn an on-field decision if there’s clear and obvious evidence that a mistake has been made. In this instance, the contact was deemed too inconclusive to disallow the goal, a decision that is consistent with how handball calls have been applied throughout the season. Liverpool will feel aggrieved. The ball appeared close to Sesko’s arm, and in a match of this magnitude, those fine margins carry enormous weight. The sense of injustice around the second goal is unlikely to leave the Liverpool camp in a hurry, especially if they go on to lose the match. Predict the Final Premier League Table Drag teams into the positions where you think they’ll finish. Post navigation Liverpool Crisis Brewing? Furious Message Demands Player Be Sold Immediately