Liverpool fans and former players alike reacted with astonishment after Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez escaped a red card for taking out Luis Diaz as he scored their opener at the Amex Stadium.
The Colombian bravely stuck his head in to direct Joel Matip's long ball past the onrushing Sanchez, who then felled him with a raised leg into Diaz's midriff.
Diaz was left floored and requiring treatment while the Video Assistant Referee Stuart Attwell checked for serious foul play.
But the decision was made not to even show Sanchez a yellow card, let alone a red, after replays were checked with on-field referee Mike Dean restarting the game.
Former Reds defender Jamie Carragher suggested that conclusion was reached because Diaz found the net and the outcome would have been different had he failed to score.
Carragher tweeted: 'I'm convinced the red card wasn't given because it was a goal. That header goes past the post and it's a red card. It's almost like, a goal is enough.'
Ex-Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler was angered, saying: 'Can't believe that wasn't even a check it yourself ref… anywhere on the pitch that's a red.'
More to follow.
Panbcemnrz
1
fork die ref
Jeeacdtuyz
0
It's even more confusing wen a city fan has the gods to talks
*talk
Jeeacdtuyz
0
it is confusing when they complain
It's even more confusing wen a city fan has the gods to talks
Pamabdims
0
Mike Dean obviously hates Liverpool. He cost so many points in the previous years.
Hiycmnpstu
0
that not even s bookable offense
You are an ass-hole. Are you blind? The ball was in the penalty box and not outside the penalty box. What prevents the goalkeeper from using his hands instead of lifting his stud.
Liverpool140
0
what about chalobah and keita why was he not sent off or booked,same reason bro, don't complain when it comes for u,becos all Liverpool fans were critizing chalobah for having six stiches on his groins
both legs were in the air they had no control it could have gone either way
Amenka
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
if it goes to our favor then the aggrieved should be the one complaining for it. We stand for ourselves not against ourselves. how stupid!!!
Badeilotz
2
If this had been Chelsea then nobody will ever sleep
buhcnotu
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
Man United is falling down 🤣🤣 so they want us to go down with them but it can never work,, Tottenham will beat you guy's today
Redheartliverpool
1
how is that even a foul
yo I think u r new to football or else u only watch pepe ,Ramos ,Roy keane
Bigrichie
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
Fool we’re meeting soon another 5:0 loading I’m going to trash you badly
Bigrichie
0
how is that even a foul
Stupid man because this is Man U fool
utyboy-reddevil4ever
1
how is that even a foul
Oiram1979
1
If than was Ramsdale in Arsenal's goal he would have gotten a straight red! Gunners gets the easiest red cards.
Sozaclmrs
0
FA should look into this?????????????????????
YNWApool
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
Haha Funny to see relegation battlers Man U talking who has had the most cheat even in Epl
Willhen
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
hahah Man City fans agreeing with Man Utd manure
buwcilnou
2
English leaque is full of ups and downs but referees are not helping matters. I doubt if some of these matches are handled by fans of the teams they handle their games. I still wonder how that decision was reach
Kuhabct
1
that's is pure red card.
what about chalobah and keita why was he not sent off or booked,same reason bro, don't complain when it comes for u,becos all Liverpool fans were critizing chalobah for having six stiches on his groins
Yeuacklrty
1
PL referees don't check, they just listen to what VAR tells them
KDBcity4life
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
it is confusing when they complain
Jihekmpt
3
ha ha...is good news for all keepers, you all can now simply kick player that come to you....
MDFaris
1
Stuart atwell is blind as a bat
heaceipsty
3
Mike Dean. Enough said
Chewefcbfan
1
that not even s bookable offense
yutcklpstu
0
How many wrong decisions from refs have gone in favour of Liverpool this season? Where were those former players to talk about?
muucmprtyz
1
PSG vs real Madrid
Nucaiklpry
2
This is a shame simply put
Humancal44
2
Same as Kelleher 🤔
Nezbcemrsu
4
AbrahamMussie
1
the decision is fair
how?
Zeeadlnstz
2
this is stupid rule this is goal so we should not be red card...same thing happened for VVD as well...how on earth it is not red card...even not yellow card as well this seriously reckless play.
ruaabdiouy
1
that's is pure red card.
dollarskaro
2
the decision is fair