Neville's Fury: VAR Drama Dashes One of the Season's defining Liverpool vs City Moments

Late drama at Anfield

The Premier League title race took another turn as Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield was sealed by a highly debated VAR decision.

Gary Neville, watching as a Sky Sports pundit, expressed frustration as City had a goal chalked off in the 100th minute, turning what looked like a late equalizer into a footnote. City pressed on, with Alisson Becker pushed higher up the pitch in pursuit of a dramatic leveller.

VAR decision and Soboslay red card

Dominik Soboslay found himself at the centre of the flashpoint, with a check showing he pulled Haaland back and blocked a clear goalscoring opportunity, earning a red card for the Hungarian player.

The on field call, initially a goal for City, was overturned after a lengthy VAR review, preserving City’s 2-1 advantage and leaving Liverpool players and fans with plenty to chew on.

Neville argued the process left a sour taste, saying it spoiled what could have been one of the season’s greatest moments and calling for more consistency from the technology.

The reaction spread across social media as City celebrated and Liverpool pondered what might have been, with the whistle ending a tense finale.

Punchlines: If VAR were a comedian, its joke would be a redo. If chaos had a sponsor, it would be this match.