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Liverpool's fans were left fuming after the Reds were on the receiving end of a terrible officiating decision less than quarter of an hour into the new season.

Hugo Ekitike looked as though he might be in a position to drive toward the Bournemouth goal when Marcos Senesi handled the ball and knocked it out of the Frenchman's path.

While the initial contact between Senesi's hand and the ball was accidental, there was a second contact during the same passage of play which appeared to be intentional.

However, for some reason, a free-kick was awarded to Bournemouth.

The video assistant referee reviewed the incident and confirmed the on-field decision, with the reason given that Senesi's movement when his arm made contact with the ball was a natural one.

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Jamie Carragher criticized the decision while on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports.

They’re saying it’s come off his leg and hit his hand like you can’t do anything about it," Carragher said.

There’s plenty of time and he throws his hand at it

The information the referee got was not correct.”

The Premier League explained the decision on social media, saying: "The referee’s call of no red card to Senesi was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the action deemed not to be a clear handball offence nor denial of a goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO), due to the distance from goal."