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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

Every word of Dermot Gallagher's explanation after confusion over Liverpool and Cody Gakpo VAR decisions

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has supported the decision to disallow Cody Gakpo's goal versus Aston Villa, though believes Tyrone Mings should have seen red for his reckless challenge on the Liverpool forward.

The Reds played out a 1-1 draw with Villa on Saturday afternoon, though the afternoon could well had ended differently had decisions gone in the favour of Jurgen Klopp's side at Anfield.

A major talking point proved to be Gakpo's effort being ruled out in the 55th minute due to Virgil van Dijk being deemed offside in the build-up to the goal. Many supporters have argued Villa defender Ezri Konsa made a genuine attempt to play the ball before it reached Van Dijk, ensuring Liverpool's No.4 was not eligible to be offside.

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