REVEALED: Here’s the real reason why Trent Alexander-Arnold goal against Man United was disallowed following Steven Gerrard celebration

For the inaugural occasion in the 2024/25 Premier League season, Liverpool and Manchester United battled on Sunday. In addition, this marks the first encounter between Arne Slot and Erik ten Hag in England, following their conflicts in the Netherlands.

The Reds entered the match with two victories from their first two games of the season, securing victories over Brentford and Ipswich Town. Slot’s team was greeted to Old Trafford by United following their 2-1 loss to Brighton the previous week.

Liverpool appeared to have initiated the match flawlessly in Manchester when Trent Alexander-Arnold successfully executed a well-executed team play, resulting in the ball crossing the line.

Prior to Luis Diaz’s dangerous pass across Andre Onana’s box, Ryan Gravenberch’s excellent work in the centre of the park transformed the defence into an attack. Alexander-Arnold was situated at the back post and successfully executed his shot enough to initiate the scoring. Subsequently, he emulated Steven Gerrard’s celebrated celebration at Old Trafford.

Nevertheless, the initial goal was disallowed for offside after Mohamed Salah had a slight contact, following a brief VAR review. By the time the ball passed him, the forward had entered the box and was in an offside position.

The Premier League Match Centre on X, which is utilised to furnish information on critical decisions in the Premier League, provided an explanation for the disallowance of Alexander-Arnold’s goal. “Alexander-Arnold’s goal was initially awarded on the pitch.” The video assistant referee (VAR) determined that Salah was in an offside position during the build-up and recommended that the goal be denied.