The Premier League has clarified why Virgil van Dijk did not concede a penalty during Liverpool’s 1-0 victory away at Crystal Palace.
In the 71st minute, Van Dijk was involved in a controversial incident, grappling with Palace and England star Marc Guehi in the penalty area.
The situation was reviewed by Video Assistant Referee (VAR) David Coote, who determined that the altercation did not warrant a penalty.
Diogo Jota’s early goal was sufficient for Arne Slot’s team to secure the win at Selhurst Park.
However, Palace manager Oliver Glasner was left furious on the touchline when referee Simon Hooper declined to award a penalty after Guehi went to ground.
Following the match, the Premier League’s match center account on social media quickly provided an explanation of the decision-making process.
“The referee’s call of no penalty for the challenge by van Dijk on Guehi is checked and confirmed by VAR – deeming that the challenge was not sustained holding and had no impact on the play,” it said.
Van Dijk, who was named man of the match afterwards told TNT Sports: “It is hard to come here.
“The results over the years are tight and close.
“I think obviously we scored a fantastic goal.
“We could have done better in the second half, but we knew they’d come out with a bit of pressure on the ball. It ends our run on a high before the internationals.
“We keep going and we keep working. We are never satisfied.
“We needed Alli [Alisson] twice, but that is what we try to avoid. Everyone is contributing to clean sheets.
“I think there is always expectations towards different teams – whatever the outside world thinks of us we don’t really care.
“We want to try to challenge, compete, win and be successful.”
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