Howard Webb has backed VAR ’s controversial decision to rule out Virgil van Dijk ’s goal against Man City, describing the verdict as ‘not unreasonable’.

Van Dijk headed home what he thought was an equaliser after 38 minutes as Liverpool faced title rivals Man City, but his effort was ruled out as Andy Robertson, who was stood in an offside position, was deemed to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Man City went on to win 3-0 , and Liverpool made a complaint to PGMOL about the decision , arguing Robertson had not impacted Donnarumma’s line of sight.

And the VAR officials’ deliberations have now been revealed on Sky Sports’ Match Officials Mic'd Up show.

In the clip, an assistant VAR immediately flags Robertson’s position and potential impact on Donnarumma. Michael

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