The Premier League has released a short statement explaining VAR’s decision to allow James Tarkowski’s late goal for Everton against Liverpool in Wednesday night’s heated Merseyside derby.
Everton scored a last-gasp equaliser which was ruled onside but VAR’s statement failed to address a potential foul on Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate.
Liverpool, whose single point on Wednesday put them seven clear of second-placed Arsenal atop the Premier League table, have had the upper hand between the two teams of late.
The draw, which featured four goals and four red cards, was a fitting finish with neither side able to claim permanent bragging rights -- the tally totalling 41 wins apiece at Goodison for the Merseyside rivals with 38 draws.
Everton captain Tarkowski equalised deep into stoppage time to earn them a 2-2 Premier League draw against Arne Slot's side.
