Premier League referee at centre of VAR nightmare for THIRD TIME after Virgil van Dijk decision

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Virgil van Dijk thought that he'd equalised for Liverpool before his headed goal was controversially chalked off by VAR, as the Reds went on to lose 3-0 against Manchester City in what is now an all-too familiar situation for referee Chris KavanaghAs Liverpool fans sift through the wreckage of Sunday's crushing 3-0 defeat away to Manchester City, the forensic analysis into Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal rages on. Donnarumma appeared to have no chance of stopping the ball from flying in, but City's goalkeeper immediately pointed out that Andy Robertson - in an offside position - had made a run across goal before ducking.The assistant referee spotted the offside, raising his flag.

"It's obvious and clear the wrong decision was made," the Liverpool boss argued post-match.Slot also brought up how City had been awarded a 95th-minute winner in similar circumstances last season against Wolves - also when Kavanagh was in charge. But what the Liverpool manager may not remember is that there's another example of Kavanagh being in the thick of an incident like this, and unlike when City beat Wolves, the goal was disallowed.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher makes huge title race claim after Liverpool fall further behind ArsenalREAD MORE: Micah Richards calls for new rules after 'harsh' Liverpool decision vs Man CityEverton 1-1 Man Utd 2019/20 - Goal disallowedIn the dying embers of March 2020's clash between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park, the hosts had a late winner ruled out for offside.

The referee overturned his original decision and a goal was awarded."Man City 3-0 Liverpool 2025/26 - Goal disallowedAnd finally, Kavanagh's third and most recent controversy. We've explained the events, so let's see what the Match Centre had to say."The referee's call of offside and no goal to Liverpool was checked and confirmed by VAR - with Robertson in an offside position and deemed to be making an obvious action directly in front of the goalkeeper," their post read.Should Virgil van Dijk's goal have been allowed?