Jarrad Branthwaite's goal in Everton's win over Liverpool might have been disallowed under new Premier League rules that are set to be introduced next season.

However, according to ESPN, Branthwaite's opener may have been chalked off if semi-automated offside technology was being used.

And while Branthwaite's goal was allowed to stand after a lengthy VAR check, it was claimed that this was down to the fact that he was 'within the tolerance level of the current offside technology'.

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Replays used by the VAR team to make their decision only showed a single line rather than the usual two due to the fact the offside call was so tight.

The new technology will not have a tolerance level and the goal may well have been disallowed by the semi-automated system.

Despite how close the offside decision was, Liverpool's defending in the build-up to the goal came in for criticism with both Wayne Rooney and Jamie Carragher not happy.

Branthwaite's goal was ultimately given after a lengthy VAR check.

This is one of Everton's biggest threats and this goal, the way Liverpool defend this is schoolboy really.
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