Sports · 22 February 2026
Liverpool Given VAR Explanation After Late Goal Initially Ruled Out vs Forest
Liverpool’s 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest featured drama as midfielder Alexis Mac Allister thought he’d scored late only for VAR to rule it out for handball after the ball touched his arm in stoppage time. Following checks, officials explained the decision was correct under handball rules and that Forest defender’s positioning did not impact the play in earlier debates. Mac Allister soon scored another late goal that was allowed after review, keeping Liverpool’s top-four hopes alive.
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