It took less than 70 seconds for controversy to erupt between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.

 

The away fans were sent into delirium just after the opening minute when Bryan Mbeumo fired the visitors into the lead with a powerful strike that beat Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili at his near post

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As Mbeumo and his teammates wheeled off to celebrate, the cameras showed Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister lying on the ground and clutching his head.

 

Whenever a player suffers a head injury, referees have been instructed to halt play due to safety measures.

 

However, referee Michael Oliver did not stop the game as Mbeumo was allowed to race through and score.

 

Although some viewers and fans may have been left puzzled as to why Oliver didn’t blow his whistle, Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury soon explained all.

 

 

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Why was Mbeumo’s goal allowed despite Mac Allister’s head injury?

 

“The information we’re getting from the PGMOL is the referee didn’t see the injury so therefore the referee couldn’t stop the game,” Drury said.

 

Had Oliver seen the incident, he could have paused the game and, as a result, prevented Mbeumo’s goal.

 

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To compound Liverpool’s early woes even further, replays show no foul took place as it was actually a moment of friendly fire that caused Mac Allister to fall down to the turf.

 

As Mac Allister and Mbeumo jostled for a high ball, Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk rose to head the ball away.

 

 

 

 

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Should play have stopped for Mac Allister’s injury before United’s goal?

 

Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United a lead after one minute – but there was controversy involved.

 

Earlier in the move, Alexis Mac Allister went down with a head injury and referee Michael Oliver did not stop the play.

 

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Sky Sports’ Gary Neville at Anfield:

 

“You usually see Van Dijk so assertive in what he’s doing.

 

“He doesn’t know whether to stick or twist in this first 30 minutes.”

 

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29: Liverpool are rocking.

 

The defence gets a moment of respite as Isak gets a shot away, but the ball trickles wide

 

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Sky Sports’ Nick Wright:

 

“Amorim’s team selection is looking pretty inspired at the moment. Amad causing huge problems from right wing-back. He’s had more touches than any other Manchester United outfield player. Working well with Mbeumoago17:00

 

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Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor at Anfield:

 

“Liverpool not quite finding their clinical edge.

 

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Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

 

“The United system is causing Liverpool all sorts of problems.

 

“Kerkez doesn’t look comfortable.”

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27: CHANCES FOR UNITED! Will United rue these missed chances?

 

Liverpool are all over the place at the back.

 

Cunha’s cross is palmed out Mamardashvili but only as far as Mount. The ball is just behind him, however, and he can only flick it over the crossbar.

 

Moments late, Liverpool almost get themselves in trouble again.

 

Mbeumo almost punces on a loose pass but a big boot from Mamardashvili gets the ball away. it falls to Mount, who powers a shot at goal and the ball is pushed away by Mamardashvili.

 

Cunha recycles the ball again, crossing for Dalot, but the wing back cannot trouble the Liverpool goal.

 

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Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell:

 

“This is a proper game. It’s not often we’ve seen these two teams compete like this over the last few years. Gakpo and Fernandes will both feel they should score after two wonderful moves.”

 



 

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Sky Sports’ Gary Neville at Anfield:

 

“It’s a huge chance. It’s brilliant from Cunha.

 

“When United come forward, they look really dangerous.

 

“This is a gift for Bruno, you don’t fancy anyone more than him.”

 

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Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher at Anfield:

 

“It should be 2-0. If United can get forward quickly, they outnumber Liverpool.

 

“Bruno

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24: BRUNO HAS TO SCORE!

 

Amad gets into the box and he tees up Fernandes perfectly.

 

The United skipper makes a good connection with his shot but the ball thuds the outside of the post and goes behind.

 

It should be 2-0 to the visitors

 

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23: Nervy moments as Shaw is almost caught in possession by Salah.

 

However, Shaw just about gets away with it as he turns away from danger

 

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Sky Sports’ Peter Drury at Anfield:

 

“A terrific feeling in the ground now. As it ought to be.

 

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Sky Sports’ Gary Neville at Anfield:

 

“It’s given away at the top end of the pitch by Dalot.

 

“A devastating counter attack by Liverpool!

 

“All brilliant apart from a bit of bad luck.”

 

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20: POST! What a move this is!

 

It’s a devastating counter attack.

 

Szoboszlai’s deft pass releases Salah into space. Salah then produces a beautiful pass of his own to Gakpo, whose first touch takes him inside the defender.

 

He does everything right, bending the ball beyond te dive of the goalkeeper, but the ball thuds off the foot of the post as United survive

 

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Sky Sports’ Gary Neville at Anfield:

 

“Amad has his arm in the position that referees give penalties for.

 

“But it hits his other arm. He just needs to keep his arms down. He finds himself in situations he is not used to: blocking crosses.”

 

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18: PENALTY SHOUT! Gakpo gets a cross away and the ball hits Amad’s hand.

 

One arm is up in the air and in a slightly unnatural position, but the arm the ball hits does seem to be where it should be.

 

The officials agree. No penalty

 

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Sky Sports’ Adam Bate at Anfield:

 

“There is already some agitation among the Liverpool fans. It is tricky to increase the tempo with United in a good defensive shape.

 

“And Liverpool don’t seem entirely sure of the attacking patterns at the moment, the passes a little off, players not where they are expected to be.

 

“First bit of interplay there between Isak and Salah offers Slot some encouragement.

 

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16: That early United goal has really set the pattern of the this game.

 

The visitors are now more than happy to stay compact and get into shape, allowing Liverpool to have the ball

 

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Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell:

 

“Lammens’ range with his long-passing was used to great effect for Man Utd against Sunderland. Without Sesko, though, there is no one for him to aim for. A few of his kicks have already gone straight to the Liverpool centre-backs, relatively unopposed.”

 

Liverpool strange seeing Salah take a free-kick from there. A brilliant delivery.

 

“I don’t think Van Dijk reads it well enough at the back post.”

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14: CLOSE! Salah’s taking the free kick for Liverpool.

 

He whips the ball to the back post and it’s an excellent delivery.

 

Van Dijk gets his head to the ball but cannot hit the target.

 

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“The word we are getting from the match centre is that the referee didn’t see the injury and therefore couldn’t stop the game.”

 

Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher:

“He was on the floor holding his head.

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11: The home fans are not happy.

 

Casemiro gets a toe to the ball to win it from Mac Allister.

 

The power of Casemiro’s follow through pushes Mac Allister into Cunha, and referee Michael Oliver awards a free kick to United.

 

Frustration building for the hosts

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“Man Utd have lost that composure they started the game with. Liverpool are starting to find big gaps when they attack.”