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Premier League Issue Explanation as Benjamin Sesko Goal Controversially Stands
The league said VAR found no conclusive evidence of handball after Benjamin Sesko’s goal, despite protests from Liverpool and former players.
- On Sunday, the Premier League confirmed Benjamin Sesko's goal for Manchester United against Liverpool stood because VAR found no conclusive evidence of a handball, despite replays suggesting contact with the striker's hand.
- Sesko doubled United's lead during a rampant opening 15 minutes, but replays suggested the ball touched his fingers, potentially violating Law 12 in the Handbook regarding accidental handball offenses when scoring.
- Comparing the goal to Diego Maradona's "hand of god" effort at the 1986 World Cup, Rio Ferdinand weighed in as Liverpool manager Slot and Sir Kenny Dalglish reacted from the stands.
- Daniel Sturridge argued on Sky Sports that a slight fingernail touch should not overturn a goal, though blow-up images appeared to show contact with Sesko's hand.
- The Premier League's Match Centre stated the VAR decision remained factual despite expensive camera equipment at Old Trafford, as no angle provided conclusive proof to overturn the on-pitch referee's call.
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