Liverpool File Official Complaint Over Van Dijk’s Disallowed Goal — Anfield Erupts in Fury

Club contacts Howard Webb directly after controversial decision sparks outrage and fresh accusations of inconsistency

 

Liverpool have taken the rare and dramatic step of officially contacting referees’ chief Howard Webb following the controversial decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s goal against Manchester City — a moment many supporters believe completely changed the game.

 

According to sources inside the club, Liverpool wasted no time sending their complaint. The message was described as “firm, detailed and extremely clear,” insisting that the referee’s decision was “flat-out wrong” and that the goal should have stood without question.

 

The mood around Anfield since the final whistle has been tense, emotional, and honestly, furious.

 

 

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A Decision That Sent Shockwaves Through the Stadium

 

The incident itself happened so fast that even City players paused for a moment, unsure of what was being called. Van Dijk had risen highest in the box, powered the ball into the net, and for a few seconds, Liverpool believed they were level.

 

And then the whistle came.

Confusion.

Then anger.

Then complete disbelief.

 

Fans were shouting from the stands. Players stood around protesting. And even on TV, commentators struggled to understand the explanation being offered.

 

By halftime, the debate had already taken over social media — slow-motion clips, still images, fan arguments, pundits calling it “a disgrace,” and former players blasting the inconsistency.

 

 

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Inside Liverpool’s Official Complaint

 

Liverpool’s statement to Webb reportedly includes:

 

A full breakdown of the incident

 

Multiple match angles

 

A comparison with similar decisions this season

 

Questions regarding VAR’s involvement and communication

 

 

One source close to the situation said:

“Liverpool feel the decision wasn’t just wrong — it was avoidable. That’s why they escalated it immediately.”

 

This isn’t the first time Liverpool have clashed with refereeing decisions this season, but this one seems to have pushed the club past its limit.

 

 

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Klopp and Players Left Frustrated

 

While Klopp avoided a direct attack in public, those around the dressing room saw the frustration clearly. Players felt they had equalised fairly, giving them a chance to swing momentum. Instead, everything shifted the other way.

 

One player was overheard saying:

“How do we even play if goals like that don’t count?”

 

The sense of injustice ran deep. Van Dijk himself looked stunned, shaking his head for almost a full minute after the call.

 

 

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The Bigger Picture: Title Race, Momentum, and Accountability

 

Liverpool know how tight the Premier League is this season. One moment, one decision, one wrongly cancelled goal — it all matters. And when those moments go against you in a top-of-the-table clash, the consequences can shape the entire season.

 

The club believes accountability is necessary, not only for fairness, but for the integrity of the competition.

 

They want answers — real answers, not the usual “process was followed” explanation.

 

 

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What Happens Next?

 

Howard Webb and PGMOL are expected to respond privately first, then publicly if required. Liverpool won’t drop this issue quietly. The club is determined to ensure the incident is reviewed thoroughly, and some insiders believe the complaint could even lead to an internal assessment of the officials involved.

 

For now, the story has ignited the football world — with pundits split, fans outraged, and the debate intensifying by the minute.

 

 

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One Thing Is Clear

 

Liverpool believe they were robbed of a legitimate goal.

And this time, they’re not just complaining — they’re taking action.

 

The fallout from this decision is far from over.