Premier League explain why referee didn’t stop for head injury before Man Utd goal vs Liverpool

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Published October 19, 2025 5:03pm Updated October 19, 2025 5:06pm Alexis Mac Allister receives treatment after Man Utd’s goal (Picture: Getty) The Premier League have explained why referee Michael Olivier did not stop the play for a head injury before Manchester United’s opening goal against Liverpool. There were complaints from the Liverpool team as Alexis Mac Allister went down with a head injury shortly before the goal.

Mac Allister challenged Mbeumo for a header and was inadvertently elbowed by his Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk. The Argentina international immediately fell to the ground clutching the back of his head but play continued and Mbeumo stunned Anfield with an early goal.

During Manchester United’s celebrations, Mac Allister was receiving medical attention from two physios and continued with protection around his head. Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United an early lead (Picture: Getty) However, the Premier League match centre indicated to Sky Sports that Oliver had ‘not seen the injury and therefore couldn’t stop the game’.