It has just come to light that this is the true explanation for why Crystal Palace did not receive a penalty kick in their match against Liverpool.

(Video) Palace fans and pundits outraged as Van Dijk escapes penalty with VAR help

Liverpool secured a victory over Crystal Palace to stay at the top of the league, but Virgil van Dijk is likely to be the main topic of discussion among rival fans after the match.

As the opposing captain fell, our captain was seen holding Marc Guehi’s arm in the penalty area, appealing for a penalty.

VAR reviewed the situation and upheld referee Simon Hooper’s decision that no foul occurred, with David Coote agreeing. The Premier League Match Center stated on X:

“VAR checks confirmed the referee’s decision to not award a penalty for van Dijk’s challenge on Guehi, determining that the contact was not significant and didn’t impact the play.”

While there weren’t many on-field appeals, this decision will certainly be a point of contention for the rest of the weekend.