Why Michael Oliver made controversial decision to allow Man Utd goal against Liverpool

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Michael Oliver never stopped the game before Manchester United’s opening goal against Liverpool because he wasn’t aware Alexis Mac Allister was down injured. Liverpool’s players and supporters were left furious after Oliver didn’t stop play in the seconds before Bryan Mbeumo finished past Giorgi Mamardashvili in front of the Kop.

And now it has emerged that Oliver didn’t stop the game, as he wasn’t aware the Argentine international was down injured. Mbeumo runs round the back of Van Dijk.

A stunning start for United!" With Carragher responding saying: "Van Dijk is thinking Mbeumo will be offside but Konate goes with the run. We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.