Howard Webb backs Michael Oliver determination over not awarding Liverpool a late penalty towards Man Metropolis… however admits there’s ‘break up opinion’ TERMAN WEBSITE

Refereeing chief Howard Webb has backed Michael Oliver’s determination to not award Liverpool a penalty within the closing phases of their key conflict with Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League title race.

The Reds felt aggrieved to not obtain a stoppage-time penalty for the excessive sort out on Alexis Mac Allister by Jeremy Doku at Anfield. 

Referee Michael Oliver opted to wave play on, whereas VAR concurred with the on-field determination within the closing phases of the 1-1 draw. 

PGMOL’s Match Officers Mic’d Up present broadcast Oliver’s communication together with his officiating staff across the determination.

‘No, not for me mate. The ball is within the center. I feel the ball is within the center and he simply tries to play the ball, there is perhaps some contact,’ Oliver mentioned.

Liverpool noticed a penalty enchantment turned down for Jeremy Doku’s problem on Alexis Mac Allister

Oliver was backed by VAR official Stuart Attwell, who confirmed the on-field determination.

‘So, there’s clear contact on the ball by Doku. Okay, so right here’s the ball after which there’s a coming collectively. He performs the ball, the ball’s excessive, they each are available in excessive,’ Atwell mentioned.

‘I don’t suppose there’s sufficient proof there for a penalty kick. He performs the ball. He’s undoubtedly touched it, Mac Allister’s then coming into his house. Mac Allister turns his again into him, it’s a coming collectively.’