Clip shows ‘very strange’ interaction between referee and Arteta as Liverpool fans make ‘corruption’ accusations
Liverpool were left furious when a blatant handball by Martin Odegaard inside the box was ignored by the referee and the VAR.
The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Anfield, with Mo Salah firing in a 29th minute equaliser after Gabriel scored the opener early in the game.
But it was yet another game marred with controversy as decisions went against the home side.
Odegaard handled the ball like a basketball as Salah tried to take the ball around him. The Liverpool players immediately appealed for handball but to everyone’s surprise referee Chris Kavanagh waved their claims and away and VAR official David Coote agreed with his decision as well.
Arsenal man of the match William Saliba admitted in his post-match interview that it was a handball.
“Klopp was left baffled by the decision and expressed in his post-game interview: ‘How can someone in an office see that and not consider that perhaps the referee should take another look?’”
And now, fans on social media have called out the alleged ‘corruption’ following footage showing the match official engaged in a rather unusual interaction with Mikel Arteta as he approached to shake his hand post-game.
Liverpool have been a victim of poor officiating this season, having lost 9 points from referee errors so far. This includes the Luis Diaz goal controversy against Spurs, and handball incidents against Chelsea and Manchester United as well.
After Andre: Liverpool could be lining up first January transfer as Reds make Fluminense information request – report
Liverpool have reportedly requested information around Fluminense centre-back Nino ahead of the January transfer window.
This comes courtesy of Sportitalia journalist Alfredo Pudella on his personal website, with the journalist claiming that the Reds were joined by Fulham in conducting exploratory efforts.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will could be set to enter the market for a defender this winter as Kostas Tsimikas joined Joel Matip in the treatment room after sustaining a broken collarbone.
One to take with a pinch of salt
Whilst no disrespect is meant to Pudella, it’s hard to imagine Liverpool being seriously interested in the 26-year-old centre-half.
FBref have recorded some rather impressive statistics from the Brazilian, it has to be conceded, with the player registering in the 97th percentile for pass completion and 93rd percentile for progressive carries.
He’s a reasonable aerial presence too (79th percentile for aerials won), though we rather imagined that we’d be in for a younger defender capable of eventually succeeding Virgil van Dijk down the line.
Unless, of course, we’ve taken a liking to Nino’s progressive stats and ability on the ball and are imagining life with him filling in for our injured Cameroonian.
One to take with a pinch of salt, for now, we suggest.
After Andre: Liverpool could be lining up first January transfer as Reds make Fluminense information request – report
Liverpool have reportedly requested information around Fluminense centre-back Nino ahead of the January transfer window.
This comes courtesy of Sportitalia journalist Alfredo Pudella on his personal website, with the journalist claiming that the Reds were joined by Fulham in conducting exploratory efforts.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will could be set to enter the market for a defender this winter as Kostas Tsimikas joined Joel Matip in the treatment room after sustaining a broken collarbone.
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One to take with a pinch of salt
Whilst no disrespect is meant to Pudella, it’s hard to imagine Liverpool being seriously interested in the 26-year-old centre-half.
FBref have recorded some rather impressive statistics from the Brazilian, it has to be conceded, with the player registering in the 97th percentile for pass completion and 93rd percentile for progressive carries.
He’s a reasonable aerial presence too (79th percentile for aerials won), though we rather imagined that we’d be in for a younger defender capable of eventually succeeding Virgil van Dijk down the line.
Unless, of course, we’ve taken a liking to Nino’s progressive stats and ability on the ball and are imagining life with him filling in for our injured Cameroonian.
One to take with a pinch of salt, for now, we suggest.
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