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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Joe Rimmer & Tom Cavilla

Why Oliver Skipp escaped VAR punishment for tackle on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz

Oliver Skipp was not punished for a tackle that left Liverpool's Luis Diaz hurt because VAR officials considered that the ball was won by the Tottenham midfielder.

Skipp caught Diaz on the shin with a late, studs showing challenge in the 34th minute of the match at Anfield, leaving the winger writhing in agony on the turf.

But after a break in play for Diaz to receive treatment, no free-kick was awarded to Liverpool, nor was Skipp penalised with either a yellow or, as many Reds fans thought was deserved, a red card.

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