Everton vs Liverpool 2-2 VAR ruins Merseyside derby with Reds denied win Klopp Reaction

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw in a controversial Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, with Mohamed Salah hitting his century and Everton ending with 10 men.

In a strange derby played behind closed doors, Klopp urged his side to respond to their hiding at Villa Park and, having made four changes, was rewarded with a goal in the third minute through the returning Sadio Mane.

A shocking tackle from Jordan Pickford on Virgil van Dijk soon after should have led to a red card for the Everton goalkeeper and a penalty to Liverpool, but with VAR ruling Van Dijk offside England’s baffling choice as No. 1 somehow escaped punishment.

Van Dijk limped off as a result, with Joe Gomez taking his place having been left out of the side following a run of poor form, but either way Pickford’s challenge should lead to questions over the rulebook.

Questions continue over Adrian as stand-in goalkeeper, and the Spaniard could arguably have done better as Everton equalised on the 20-minute mark, with Michael Keane’s header going through his hands for 1-1.

An injury to Seamus Coleman led to a debut for centre-back Ben Godfrey at right-back and the Reds had the freedom of the left flank, with Mane almost scoring again from another low cross from Andy Robertson.

Liverpool certainly had the better of the half, but their dominance was ultimately undermined by a dreadful decision from referee Michael Oliver and his VAR.

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