Roy Keane and Paul Merson both hits out at bloody rubbish from VAR Over Virgil van Dijk Late Winner
Former Manchester United player Roy Keane and pundit Paul Merson have both expressed their frustration and disappointment with the VAR’s decision not to intervene in calling off Virgil van Dijk’s late winner. The goal, which was scored from a Mac Allister corner, was contentious due to two potential fouls before the goal was scored.
Two Clear Fouls
Keane believes that there were two clear fouls that the VAR should have intervened in. “There were two clear fouls before the goal,” Keane said. “Van Dijk pushed Füllkrug, and then there was a foul on Paquetá before the corner kick. The VAR should have stepped in and called that back.”
VAR’s Failure
Merson echoed Keane’s sentiments, stating that the VAR’s failure to intervene was a major mistake. “The VAR is there to help the referee, but in this case, they completely failed,” Merson said. “Those two fouls were clear, and the VAR should have done something about it.”
West Ham Fans Feeling Targeted
The controversy surrounding Van Dijk’s late winner has raised questions about the VAR system and its ability to make accurate decisions. West Ham fan and observer noticed a pattern and stated, “I’m starting to believe that the PGMOL is against West Ham. They did the same thing to them last week against Bournemouth, now against Liverpool. It’s getting ridiculous.” This sentiment highlights the growing frustration among West Ham fans who feel that their team is being unfairly treated by the referees and VAR.
Impact on the Game
The VAR’s decision not to intervene has sparked debate and controversy, with many questioning the effectiveness of the VAR system. Keane and Merson’s comments highlight the frustration that many fans and pundits feel when the VAR fails to make the right call.
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Van Dijk’s late winner has raised questions about the VAR system and its ability to make accurate decisions. Keane and Merson’s criticism of the VAR’s failure to intervene highlights the need for improvement in this area. As the Premier League continues to rely on VAR, incidents like this will continue to spark debate and controversy.
Key Takeaways
– Roy Keane and Paul Merson have both slammed the VAR for not intervening in calling off Virgil van Dijk’s late winner.
– Keane believes that there were two clear fouls before the goal, including a push on Füllkrug and a foul on Paquetá.
– Merson agrees that the VAR’s failure to intervene was a major mistake.
– West Ham fans are starting to feel targeted by the PGMOL due to similar incidents in recent matches.
– The incident highlights the need for improvement in the VAR system to ensure accurate decisions are made.
