In a recent Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City, a controversial decision by referee Michael Oliver not to award a penalty in the 98th minute has sparked debate among fans and experts. The incident occurred when City's Jeremy Doku made contact with Liverpool's Alexis Mac Alister inside the penalty area, leading to calls for a penalty that were ultimately denied.
Referees' chief Howard Webb defended Oliver's decision, stating that the VAR correctly deemed it not a clear and obvious error. Webb explained that the challenge was subjective, with both players making contact with the ball, and therefore, the VAR chose not to intervene.
