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BREAKING: Premier League issue explanation as Benjamin Sesko goal vs Liverpool controversially stands

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SportFootballBenjamin Sesko scored Manchester United's second goal against Liverpool but may have handled the ball to help send it past Freddie Woodman at Old TraffordThere was no conclusive evidence that Benjamin Sesko handled the ball on his way to scoring against Liverpool, according to VAR. The Manchester United forward doubled his side's lead over the Reds at Old Trafford but could not avoid the suggestion he had committed a handball.Bruno Fernandes' header was parried by Freddie Woodman before the ball hit Sesko and went into the net.The goal was checked and stood with Premier League Match Centre, explaining the decision.



They said: "The referee’s call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed there was no conclusive evidence that Sesko handled the ball before scoring."Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was uncertain whether Sesko's strike should have been ruled out against the Reds. Carragher said: "It's one of them: when you see one angle you think it does [hit his hand], when you see another it doesn't look like it does."Ex-Manchester United forward Dion Dublin believes that Darren England got the decision correct.

The Homes under the Hammer presenter heaped praise on Fernandes for his role in the goal."I believe the referee got that right. Ugly goal, who cares?"We know what Bruno is like, it is an unbelievable cross.