‘Let’s play a game’ – Liverpool supporters make same Man City point after controversial penalty

Liverpool have not had much luck regarding refereeing decisions in recent Premier League games.

Amadou Onana of Everton blocks a shot on goal from Manchester City's Nathan Ake

Liverpool fans have been left frustrated by another contentious refereeing call, this time occurring in Everton’s meeting with Manchester City at Goodison Park.

City were awarded a penalty in the 64th minute of the match after a Nathan Ake shot inside the Everton box was deemed to have been handled by Amadou Onana.

Ake’s powerful effort, fired at goal from touching distance of Onana, left the Belgian midfielder little time or space to adjust his hands but referee John Brooks pointed to the spot. VAR chose not to overturn this decision due it not being a clear and obvious mistake.

Julian Alvarez stepped up to take the spot-kick and put his side 2-1 up in the match, Bernardo Silva adding a third late on to make sure of all three points for the visitors.

Liverpool fans watching along from home could not help but point out how City were awarded a penalty for this incident, yet Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was not penalised for an action that appeared a far clearer deliberate attempt to stop the ball with his hands.

Taking to social media, a number of supporters have voiced their anger at the continued lack of consistency from Premier League officials. Also sharing this opinion, ECHO columnist John Aldridge wrote on Boxing Day such calls could end up costing Liverpool the title come the end of the campaign.

Liverpool to enter talks with pacey 26-year-old

Liverpool are reportedly in pursuit of a new left-back and has initiated discussions with Fulham regarding the potential acquisition of left-back Antonee Robinson, as reported by 90min.

Liverpool are facing a shortage of natural left-backs due to injuries, with Andy Robertson suffering a dislocated shoulder and Kostas Tsimikas breaking his collarbone. Consequently, Jurgen Klopp has been relying on Joe Gomez in the left-back role. In light of this, Liverpool is actively exploring the option of signing a new left-back, with Antonee Robinson identified as a potential solution.

According to 90min, Antonee Robinson is reportedly open to a move to Anfield, and Liverpool is now working towards reaching an agreement with Fulham for the 26-year-old left-back.

With both Robertson and Tsimikas facing long-term absences, relying on Joe Gomez as the only alternative poses a significant risk for Liverpool. While Liverpool would have preferred reinforcing other positions, the left-back crisis demands immediate attention. Waiting for the return of Robertson and Tsimikas might jeopardise their title bid this season, prompting the urgency to secure a suitable left-back like Antonee Robinson in the January transfer market.

The addition of the American international would give Liverpool some extra pace down the sides, and with Jurgen Klopp liking to play a high defensive line, Robinson’s speed could help cover off the through balls in behind the Reds’ back four.

Tottenham eyeing up a move for Joe Gomez

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, but the Reds’ are believed to not be keen to sell the player.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur have identified Joe Gomez as a transfer target to bolster their backline this January, but they fear that Liverpool will be reluctant to offload the player due to the recent injury suffered by Kostas Tsimikas.

After a mid-season slump caused by a succession of injuries to key players and bans, Ange Postecoglou’s side have returned to form and will be seeking a fourth consecutive win against Brighton on Thursday. Postecoglou was forced to deploy a makeshift central defensive pairing of Emerson Royal and Ben Davies, with out-of-favour Eric Dier as back-up at Manchester City at the start of the month.

As a result, Postecoglou has made no secret of his desire to bolster his defensive options in January, knowing that another setback would be disastrous for his team’s top-four aspirations. Unfortunately, another setback has indeed stuck with the Lilywhites, with World Cup-winning defender Cristian Romero picking up a hamstring injury that will likely keep him out for the next four to five weeks.

Spurs were already monitoring centre-back transfer targets this winter before the Romero injury to add more depth behind him and summer recruit Micky van de Ven, who has also been out with an injury. This latest knock could push Tottenham into making a move, with Liverpool’s earmarked Gomez as a potential January transfer target.

Searing recovery pace, Premier League proven with versatility to play across the back four, and homegrown status, it’s easy to see why Tottenham may consider Gomez a solid option.

Gomez, whose current contract is set to expire in June 2027, is considering a move away from Anfield in search of more prominence. However, Liverpool are not ready to offload their utility defender midway through the season.

Many fans and pundits alike downplayed Gomez after his struggles last season, believing his injury struggles have taken a toll. However, the 26-year-old centre-back has been a key asset of Liverpool’s squad this season, and Jurgen Klopp has deployed him in both right-back and left-back roles in several games.

With left-back duo Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas both injured, Liverpool have to keep Gomez fit and available until the other left-backs return from their injuries.

With Joel Matip also out injured and his long-term future hanging in the balance, Liverpool are now unlikely to let a player with that kind of flexibility leave the club. Tottenham will have to turn their radar elsewhere, with Liverpool set to rebuff their intentions to entice Gomez away from Anfield.

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