Premier League explain Man Utd vs Liverpool VAR controversy as Benjamin Sesko goal stands

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SportFootballManchester United FCManchester United surged into a 2-0 lead against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday but the second of their goals, netted by Benjamin Sesko, was pored over by VARManchester United's second goal against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon survived a VAR check after a potential handball by Benjamin Sesko was scrutinised by remote officials in Stockley Park.The Slovenia international eventually bundled home after Bruno Fernandes nodded a cross back across goal, with the unfortunate Freddie Woodman only able to touch the ball onto Sesko's thigh. But images shown on television replays appeared to suggest that the ball may have grazed Sesko's fingers prior to hitting the back of the net.Eventually, the goal was cleared - and the Premier League Match Centre X account explained there was inconclusive evidence to suggest Sesko had handled the ball.A post on X read: "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."Sesko's goal in the 14th minute was exactly what Manchester United deserved after an electric start at Old Trafford.Matheus Cunha fired them ahead after just six minutes with a volleyed effort which he fired into the turf and beyond Woodman, who was not aided by the slightest of deflections off Alexis Mac Allister.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Premier LeagueManchester United FCLiverpool FC