‘VAR can see that’ – Richards stunned by decision against Liverpool

Richards completely agreed with that verdict and also questioned why VAR failed to intervene.

The ex-defender said: “Handball. It’s as simple as that.”

He continued: “I’ve seen angles where the ball deviates and the motion of the ball changes. So it’s handball and if I can see that with my eyesight, surely VAR can see that.”

Slot’s frustration now looks justified

Arne Slot himself hinted after the game that the ball’s movement told the story.

The Dutchman explained: “If a ball has a certain curve and the curve changes, there must have been contact.”

Meanwhile, the Premier League Match Centre insisted there was “no conclusive evidence” to overturn the on-field decision.

That explanation hasn’t convinced many people, especially after replays appeared to show a clear change in direction before the ball crossed the line.

Liverpool were poor in the opening 45 minutes and nobody can deny that, but it’s also fair to say we’ve had little luck this season.

With Freddie Woodman forced into action as our third-choice goalkeeper and a huge injury list already stretching the squad, conceding a controversial handball goal at Old Trafford only added to the frustration surrounding another damaging defeat.