Ally McCoist says referee Michael Oliver ‘got one wrong’ and it really cost Liverpool against Everton

Ally McCoist Highlights Costly Refereeing Error That Hurt Liverpool in Merseyside Derby

Liverpool faced a fierce battle in their long-awaited game in hand, a heated Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday night. A win would have propelled them nine points clear in the Premier League, but things quickly took a turn for the worse.

Everton wasted no time capitalizing on their home advantage, feeding off the electric Goodison atmosphere. Just as they did last season, the Toffees struck first, unsettling Liverpool early on. This time, it was Beto who made the difference, sneaking through a disorganized Reds defense to slot the ball past Alisson Becker with ease.

However, football pundit Ally McCoist, covering the game for TNT Sports, was quick to highlight a key refereeing decision that tilted the scales. He pointed out that match official Michael Oliver made a crucial mistake—one that significantly impacted Liverpool’s chances in the game.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s frustrated reaction spoke volumes as Liverpool found themselves trailing within 10 minutes. Arne Slot’s side was caught off guard by Jarrad Branthwaite’s swift free-kick, leading to Beto’s goal. The Reds’ defense was unprepared, but McCoist insisted that the goal had an element of luck from Everton’s perspective—one that Liverpool would feel hard done by.

As the match unfolded, Liverpool battled to regain control, but the controversial moment left fans and pundits debating whether justice had truly been served on the pitch.