Premier League issue explanation on VAR controversy as Liverpool punished vs Man City

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The Premier League have confirmed that Giorgi Mamardashvili was penalised for a foul on Jeremy Doku in the early stages of Liverpool's clash with Manchester City. He spoke over the PA system to announce the decision, he said: "After review, the goalkeeper commits a foul challenge on the attacker, the final decision is penalty." However, Erling Haaland's spot-kick was saved by the Georgian shot-stopper.

"After review, the referee overturned the original decision of no penalty to Manchester City. Referee announcement: “After review, the goalkeeper commits a foul challenge on the attacker, the final decision is penalty.” But shortly before the half-hour mark, Haaland headed the hosts in front.

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