Tottenham Hotspur Edge Out Liverpool As Refs Admit ‘Significant Human Error’
Tottenham snatched a controversial 2-1 win towards nine-man Liverpool as Joel Matip‘s last-gasp own-goal ended the Reds’ resistance and the guests had a purpose disallowed that the referees’ physique admitted ought to have stood. Liverpool had Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota despatched off as Ange Postecoglou’s aspect shattered Liverpool’s unbeaten begin to the Premier League season and prolonged their very own due to the gripping climax in north London. Jones was dismissed within the first half earlier than Luis Diaz‘s purpose for Liverpool was incorrectly disallowed for offside by VAR. Referees’ physique PGMOL later admitted “a major human error”. It mentioned in a press release: “This was a transparent and apparent factual error and will have resulted within the purpose being awarded by way of VAR intervention, nonetheless, the VAR did not intervene.” Tottenham took the lead by way of Son Heung-min’s opener and Cody Gakpo equalised simply earlier than half-time, however Liverpool have been diminished to 9 when Jota noticed crimson after the interval. It appeared Liverpool would maintain out towards the chances till Matip accidently diverted Pedro Porro’s cross into his personal internet with simply seconds left. Livid Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp mentioned:…