In a controversial Merseyside derby match, PGMOL has accepted that Everton's James Tarkowski should have been sent off after a VAR review. Referee Sam Barrott had booked Tarkowski for a challenge on Liverpool's Mac Allister, but VAR official Paul Tierney did not recommend a review for a potential red. This admission highlights the serious foul play involved. Liverpool's head coach, Arne Slot, expressed that he was unsurprised by the decision not to send Tarkowski off. Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Everton, with Diogo Jota scoring the decisive goal, maintaining their 12-point lead in the Premier League.
PGMOL has admitted that Everton defender James Tarkowski should have been sent off through a VAR review in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.
The referees' body has conceded that the nature of the follow-through met the threshold for serious foul play and a review should have been recommended.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said after the game he was 'not surprised' that James Tarkowski was not sent off.
Diogo Jota scored the only goal at Anfield as Liverpool edged past their city rivals to restore their 12-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table.
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