Did VAR swindle Manchester City? Controversially, Ruben Dias’s goal is ruled out due to a foul on the Liverpool goalkeeper, and Alisson is relieved after fumbling the ball. – nextfootballnews
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Did VAR swindle Manchester City? Controversially, Ruben Dias’s goal is ruled out due to a foul on the Liverpool goalkeeper, and Alisson is relieved after fumbling the ball.

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Although City supporters were enraged that VAR concurred with the decision to nullify Dias’s goal, it begs the question: ought it to have stood?

At the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Manchester City could only salvage a point against Liverpool in a thrilling Premier League match; Erling Haaland’s opener was cancelled out by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Did VAR swindle Manchester City? Controversially, Ruben Dias's goal is ruled out due to a foul on the Liverpool goalkeeper, and Alisson is relieved after fumbling the ball.

Ruben Dias’s close-range goal was, nevertheless, disallowed on the grounds of a foul committed by Alisson. This occurred when Julian Alvarez’s corner kick was swung in precisely underneath the Brazilian goalkeeper, who, under duress from Manuel Akanji, failed to grasp the ball.

However, was the penalty decision against the City player appropriate? Chris Kavanagh, the referee, determined that the contact was sufficient to cause Alisson to fumble into Dias’ path; however, City will be incensed that the goal was not awarded despite a VAR review.

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