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Here’s what’s happened regarding VAR and referee controversy in Bournemouth vs Liverpool fixtures — including the most recent 3–2 Bournemouth win on 24 January 2026 and the August 2025 VAR incident that many fans are referring to:

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In the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium where Bournemouth beat Liverpool 3-2 in stoppage time:

Referee and VAR decisions were questioned by Liverpool players, particularly Virgil van Dijk, who felt Luka’s winning goal involvement should have been ruled out for a potential block/foul before the goal. VAR and the on-field referee reviewed the action and allowed the goal to stand. �

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There was no specific official VAR error flagged by the Premier League in coverage or statement as of this match reporting — the focus was on player frustration rather than an identifiable clear officiating mistake that was officially overturned. �

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Liverpool also complained about the amount of added time, suggesting it didn’t fully reflect stoppages caused by VAR checks and substitutions. �

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So for this latest 2026 match, the controversy is mainly based on Liverpool’s interpretation (block/impediment) of the build-up to the winning goal, not a confirmed VAR/reffing “error” acknowledged by the league.

🔥 2. August 15, 2025 – VAR Handball/Red Card Controversy

A widely discussed VAR issue in Bournemouth vs Liverpool earlier in the 2025-26 season was:

A handball incident by Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi early in the game when Liverpool were attacking. Replays suggested he used his hand to stop a through ball, potentially denying a goalscoring opportunity. �

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Referee Anthony Taylor did not award a red card, and when VAR reviewed the incident, they confirmed the on-field decision — deciding it was not “clear and obvious” enough to overturn. �

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This sparked heavy fan criticism, with many claiming VAR should have intervened and shown a red card. �

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Analysts later explained VAR’s reasoning: the handball wasn’t deemed a clear denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) due to proximity and distance considerations. �

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This is the specific incident most fans refer to when talking about a VAR “error” involving Bournemouth vs Liverpool in recent memory.

⚖️ Why VAR Didn’t Overturn These Calls

VAR protocol in the Premier League is only supposed to overturn an on-field decision if there is a “clear and obvious error.” In both the 2025 handball incident and the 2026 winning goal build-up, VAR and the referee judged that the original calls were within the remit of reasonable interpretation:

The Senesi handball wasn’t deemed obvious enough for DOGSO by VAR. �

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The late goal in 2026 wasn’t judged to involve a rule violation that would nullify the score after VAR review. �

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🧠 Fan & Player Reaction

Fans erupted over the Senesi incident in 2025, calling VAR “destroying football” because a seemingly blatant handball was not punished. �

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Virgil van Dijk publicly criticised the officiating after the 2026 loss, feeling the referee and VAR missed a crucial block in the goal build-up. �

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If you want a breakdown of exact refereeing calls + what the rules say (e.g., DOGSO, handball interpretations) for these specific incidents, I can walk you through the Laws of the Game step-by-step!

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The contract and paperwork are already in place for Liverpool to welcome back Jarell Quansah, who left Merseyside to join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, to help fill out the Reds’ thin defensive ranks

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Yes — that claim lines up with multiple transfer-news reports: Liverpool could re-sign 23-year-old England centre-back Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen in future, thanks to a buy-back clause in the deal that sent him to Germany — but not immediately next season.

🔁 What’s Happening with Quansah and Liverpool

Quansah moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee around £30m-£35m (plus add-ons), joining the Bundesliga side on a long-term contract.

As part of that transfer, Liverpool inserted a buy-back clause allowing the club to re-sign him in the future for a pre-agreed fee.

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However, the clause cannot be activated until the summer of 2027 at the earliest.

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Reports suggest the buy-back figure could be around £50m-£60m (with potential add-ons increasing the fee), although exact numbers vary across sources.

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There are also indications Liverpool have pre-agreed personal terms with Quansah should they trigger the buy-back, smoothing the path for a return.

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🧠 Context for the Move

Quansah was a Liverpool academy graduate and made senior appearances before leaving, but opted for more first-team football in Germany.

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With his development in the Bundesliga and Liverpool’s evolving defensive needs, the idea of bringing him back — especially given future departures or ageing defenders — is being discussed in transfer circles.

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Bottom line: the Football Insider claim that Liverpool could re-sign Quansah later isn’t unfounded — there is a buy-back clause — but any switch is realistically targeted for 2027 or beyond, not next summer.

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Donnarumma’s 𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑬 save 97th minute… pure madness at Anfield Manchester City were leading 2–1 when Liverpool threw everyone forward in one last attack. A thunderous strike from Mac Allister looked destined for the net… but Donnarumma pulled off a massive, unbelievable save that left the entire stadium in shock

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PURE ANFIELD MADNESS 😱🔥

97th minute. City clinging to a 2–1 lead. Liverpool throw everyone forward. The crowd is bouncing, the tension is unbearable…

Mac Allister absolutely thunders one towards goal — it’s heading in, no doubt abo

FULL HD VIDEO🎥 👇👇👇

ut it.

Then BOOM 💥

GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA pulls out a save from another universe 🤯

Reflexes. Reach. Nerves of steel.

Anfield frozen. Liverpool stunned. City survive.

One of those saves that changes the whole story of the match.

Goalkeeper moments don’t get crazier than this 🤣🧤🔥

Football, bloody hell.

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BREAKING NEWS The Word From Liverpool Is’ – Arne Slot Sack Update Emerges After Man City Defeat

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s job is believed to be safe for now, despite their recent home defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, according to journalist David Lynch.

 

The Reds looked as though they were heading to victory after Dominik Szboszlai fired in a stunning free-kick from range to put his side in front. Late in the game, Bernardo Silva latched onto a headed throughball by Erling Haaland, poking past Alisson Becker to level the scoring.

 

In the final minutes, Man City were awarded a penalty, and Erling Haaland stepped up to slot into the bottom corner, scoring the winner for Pep Guardiola’s side. City had the ball in the net once again in the dying seconds, but play was brought back for a foul by Szoboszlai, who was sent off after a VAR review.

 

Arne Slot Safe at Liverpool

 

According to journalist Lynch, Slot’s job at Liverpool is safe at the moment, but he doesn’t buy into the idea that he can afford endless poor performances and results.

 

The word from Liverpool is that Arne Slot is safe, but I don’t really buy the idea he can afford endless poor performances and bad results until the end of the season. Today was both, in my opinion. https://t.co/sjMRhibrZK — David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) February 8, 2026

 

Liverpool are seemingly willing to stick with Slot for now, which might not be a huge surprise after he won the Premier League title last season. Their achievement in the 2024/2025 campaign undoubtedly carries a lot of weight, with Slot having credit in the bank heading into this campaign.

 

Results will undoubtedly have to improve, and with one Premier League win in their previous seven games, the pressure is on Slot to turn things around as soon as possible.

Liverpool need to make a decision and soon, as they are in danger of seeing their season drift away from them. The Reds will have been aiming to lift the Premier League title once again, but now, even Champions League qualification is looking like a difficult task.

 

The mentality to throw away a 1-0 lead against Man City is the biggest disappointment for them, especially as they’ve notoriously been a bogey team for Guardiola at Anfield. The credit in the bank will only last so long, and the board must surely be considering making a change in the near future

If FSG think that 6 wins out of the last 20, a points per game ratio similar to Spurs, behind United, just 2 points ahead of Everton and some dreadful football thrown in means he’s safe, then what would he have to do to be in trouble? FSG must see that he is not the answer. The Kop will decide on Slot’s fate as they did with Hodgson.

 

 

The idea having credit in the bank for having a past title, that’s only a rhyme at Lfc. We saw Mourinho being sacked for far less bad results though he is/was a seasoned manager. Had Slot won the CL? At Lfc it is all about the money. They fabricate reasons just not to sign new players. They do the same not to sack.

 

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