Premier League explains why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand against Liverpool

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The Premier League Match Centre has explained why Bryan Mbeumo's goal was allowed to stand in Liverpool's game against Manchester United. The Reds fell behind early on at Anfield as Mbeumo fired past Giorgi Mamardashvil but the goal was not without controversy after Alexis Mac Allister picked up an injury.

Mbeumo capitalized to open the scoring and on Sky Sports, commentator Peter Drury said the goal was allowed to stand because Oliver didn't see Mac Allister on the ground. "I am very surprised Michael Oliver hasn't brought it back." Manchester United's opening goal against Liverpool was shrouded in controversy after Alexis Mac Allister was suffering with a head injury in the build-up Yet colleague Gary Neville pointed the finger at the Liverpool captain for his role in the goal as he lost Mbeumo, before he slotted into the net.

Mbeumo runs off him, he can't see him. Mamardashvili can't keep it out, a stunning start for Manchester United." Liverpool went into the game on the back of a three game losing run in both the Premier League and Champions League.