Full VAR audio of controversial Virgil van Dijk incident vs Man City released

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"I know that's not a view held by everybody but it's not unreasonable to understand why [the officials] would form that conclusion when the player is so close to the goalkeeper, the ball is coming right towards him and he has to duck to get out of the way. He's ducked under the ball.

He's very, very close to him. I think he's (Donnarumma) been impacted, mate." Referee Chris Kavanagh stated: "OK so offside then." The assistant referee concurred: "I think offside." Chris Kavanagh reiterated: "On-field decision is offside." VAR official Michael Oliver chimed in: "Checking the on-field decision of offside against Andy Robertson.

I believe it's offside. It's a clear, obvious action which clearly impacts on the goalkeeper." Michael Oliver confirmed: "Chris, it's Michael.