Reds denied derby win by VAR
Henderson’s late strike controversially ruled out for offside
Liverpool were denied a cathartic victory against Premier League leaders Everton yesterday when Jordan Henderson’s late strike was controversially ruled out for offside as Chelsea shared the spoils with Southampton in a six- goal thriller.
Jurgen Klopp’s champions were desperate to atone for their 7- 2 humbling against Aston Villa before the international break but had to settle for a 2- 2 draw in an incident- packed game at Goodison Park. Everton stayed unbeaten this season to remain three points clear at the top of the table after a number of controversial calls went their way.
Klopp was mystified as to why Henderson’s goal was ruled out by VAR.
“There were a number of big moments in the game,” he said. “The only situation I saw back is the Henderson goal and I didn’t see offside. The picture I saw is no offside, but it was offside because somebody decided it.”
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with his side’s performance, even though they were denied a fifth straight Premier League win.
“We competed with them,”
he said. “We were 1- 0 down and equalised, 2- 1 down and equalised. It was a good test and I have a good feeling.
“To know we can compete with the champions of the last season it gives us more confidence for the future.”
Chelsea looked to be in total control after cruising into a 2- 0 lead against Southampton at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of two goals from summer signing Timo Werner.
But a goal from Danny Ings shortly before half- time and a second- half strike from Che Adams wiped out their lead.