How VAR has affected Liverpool since being introduced in the Premier League
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VAR again had its say as Liverpool dropped two points at Brighton on Saturday lunchtime.
Pascall Gross' late penalty was given after VAR advised Stuart Atwell to take a look at the pitchside monitor.
That was after the Reds had seen two of their goals ruled out for offside – one in either half.
VAR's introduction had long been called for, but now as many people want it axed as want to keep it.
After the contest Jordan Henderson said: "We are talking about instances all the time and not the football. In my opinion I would rather play without it, yeah."
It was a sentiment echoed by his Liverpool team-mates as James Milner took to Twitter to make his opinion known.
Liverpool have been undone by several VAR calls this season
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He said: "It’s “clear and obvious” we need a serious discussion about VAR. Sure I’m not alone in feeling like they are falling out of love with the game in its current state."
While left-back Andy Robertson, who was guilty of giving away the late penalty, wants for player input.
He said on social media: "Wonder when the people playing the game will have a say! Very frustrating day but credit to Brighton, really tough opponent!"
But have Liverpool actually won more than they've lost when it comes to VAR?
You think back to contentious penalties in their Champions League Final victory but then counter that with marginal offside calls like in the recent Merseyside derby.
We take a look at the VAR calls in the Premier League that have involved the Reds.
2019/20 season
Chelsea vs Liverpool – September 22
Chelsea have a goal ruled out after Mason Mount was offside in the build-up to Cesar Azpilicueta's goal.
Verdict: FOR
Man United vs Liverpool – October 20
Sadio Mane has a first-half goal ruled out for handball.
Verdict: AGAINST
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – November 23
James Tomkins' goal is ruled out after Jordan Ayew is judged to have pushed Dejan Lovren.
Verdict: FOR
Crystal Palace were denied a goal by VAR
Liverpool vs Watford – December 14
Sadio Mane has a goal ruled out for offside.
Verdict: AGAINST
Liverpool vs Wolves – December 29
Sadio Mane's winning goal is given after originally being ruled out for handball by Adam Lallana.
Verdict: FOR
Pedro Neto equalises for Wolves, but his strike is ruled out for offside in the build-up against Jonny.
Verdict: FOR
Wolves were angered that they had a goal disallowed
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Liverpool vs Man United – January 19
Roberto Firmino's goal is disallowed for foul on David De Gea by Virgil van Dijk.
Verdict: AGAINST
Man City vs Liverpool – July 2
Riyad Mahrez's goal is ruled out for handball by Phil Foden in the build-up.
Verdict: FOR
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It's been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp's men.
They got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller against Leeds, before going on to conceded seven in a hammering by Aston Villa.
Virgil van Dijk's season was ended by injury in the 2-2 draw at Everton, leaving the title favourites looking far less secure at the back – especially with Alisson's injury worries too.
But there's no slowing down in what is going to be a busy campaign – with Klopp ensuring his men continue at full pace as they bid for more title glory.
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2020/21 season
Chelsea vs Liverpool – September 20
Andreas Christensen is sent off after denying a goal-scoring opportunity when bringing down Sadio Mane.
Verdict: FOR
Everton vs Liverpool – October 17
Jordan Henderson has a stoppage time winner ruled out for an offside against Sadio Mane.
Verdict: AGAINST
Jordan Henderson was denied by the closest VAR call
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Liverpool vs Sheffield United – October 24
A penalty is awarded for foul on Oliver McBurnie by Fabinho which was adjudged to have been inside the box; Sander Berge dispatched the resulting spot kick
Verdict: AGAINST
Mohamed Salah has a goal disallowed for offside.
Verdict: AGAINST
Liverpool vs West Ham – October 31
Diogo Jota has a goal disallowed for a foul by Sadio Mane.
Verdict: AGAINST
Man City vs Liverpool – November 8
A penalty is awarded for handball against Joe Gomez; Kevin De Bruyne misses from 12 yards.
Verdict: AGAINST
Andy Robertson was penalised late on at Brighton
Brighton vs Liverpool- November 28
Mohamed Salah has a first-half goal disallowed for offside.
Verdict: AGAINST
Sadio Mane's late header is ruled out for offside.
Verdict: AGAINST
A penalty is awarded for a foul on Danny Welbeck by Andrew Robertson; Pascal Gross scored the spot-kick.
Verdict: AGAINST
Overall Total
FOR: 7
AGAINST: 11
Subjective Decisions (Not including offside)
FOR: 4
AGAINST: 5
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