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Everything you need to know about Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest VAR controversies

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCEverything you need to know as Liverpool suffered yet another defeat in the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest coming away 3-0 winners at Anfield after VAR had to repeatedly get involvedWhat you need to know from Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after more than one incident involving VAR.Liverpool's best chance: Liverpool’s best opportunity to score came early on when Alexis Mac Allister was set up for a shot from close range. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made a huge save to deny the Argentine, who then had his follow-up shot blocked by the defence.Forest take the lead: Nottingham Forest broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute with a controversial goal scored by Murillo.



The defender received the ball from a corner, brought it down, and fired it low into the bottom corner of the net.VAR incident (Murillo Goal): The goal immediately prompted a VAR check for offside, as Liverpool players claimed Dan Ndoye was interfering with play. It was argued that Ndoye was blocking Alisson Becker's line of sight from an offside position, but the officials ultimately decided the goal should stand.Second Forest goal disallowed: Moments after celebrating the opener, Forest had the ball in the net again following a strike from Igor Jesus.

However, the referee quickly disallowed this second effort, ruling that Jesus had handled the ball during the build-up, and a further statement from the Premier League cleared up the call.Controversy over disallowed goal: The decision to rule out Igor Jesus' goal sparked anger and confusion among the Forest players and staff. The team was clearly needing the break to regroup and address the structural issues that allowed Forest to take the lead.Salah's performance: Mohamed Salah was one of Liverpool's most effective players in the first half, constantly posing a threat on the flank.