Alexis Mac Allister's stoppage-time goal gave Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, but not without significant VAR controversy. The Argentine thought he had scored in the 89th minute, only for VAR to rule it out for a handball. However, he netted again in the 96th minute, sparking another lengthy VAR check for a potential offside.
Virgil van Dijk headed down a Dominik Szoboszlai cross, allowing Mac Allister to finish. Replays suggested Van Dijk might have been offside, but the semi-automated system showed he was narrowly onside, leading to jubilant Liverpool celebrations and frustration from Forest's new manager Vitor Pereira.
Referee Anthony Taylor confirmed the first disallowed goal: 'After review, the ball hits the arm of the goal scorer, Liverpool No. 10. Therefore, it's an accidental handball by the goal scorer, so the final decision is a direct free kick.'
Pat Nevin, commentating on BBC Five Live, said: 'I can't say Liverpool deserved it over the course of the game, but that's what top teams do. Liverpool went through a few gears in the second half... They asked loads of questions.'
