The Premier League has officially spoken out following a storm of outrage from Liverpool supporters who claimed their team was “robbed in broad daylight” during the highly charged clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The 2-1 defeat has now turned into one of the most talked-about controversies of the season, with fans demanding justice after a series of shocking refereeing decisions that left millions of viewers speechless.
😡 “COMPLETE AND UTTER ROBBERY!” — FANS OUTRAGED
From the first whistle, tensions were high, but it was a series of VAR decisions — including a possible handball, a disallowed equalizer, and a questionable offside call — that sent the Liverpool fanbase into meltdown.
One furious supporter wrote on X (Twitter):
“This is not football anymore. It’s corruption. Absolute disgrace from the officials.”
Another added:
“The Premier League should be ashamed. We were ROBBED at the Etihad. Everyone saw it!”
By the final whistle, hashtags like #RobbedAtEtihad and #PLCorruption were trending globally, with thousands of fans calling for a full review of the match officials’ conduct.
⚖️ PREMIER LEAGUE FINALLY BREAKS SILENCE
In a statement released late Sunday night, the Premier League confirmed that “the refereeing team’s decisions are under internal review”, acknowledging the intensity of fan backlash. However, the league stood by the match officials, claiming that “the VAR process was followed in full accordance with established protocols.”
That response did little to calm the fire. Liverpool fans immediately accused the league of “protecting Manchester City”, reigniting long-standing suspicions of bias towards the reigning champions.
“So that’s it? A few sentences and no accountability?” one angry fan responded.
“We’ve seen this movie before — always when City are involved.”
🧨 JÜRGEN KLOPP’S EXPLOSIVE REACTION
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp didn’t hold back either. In the post-match press conference, his frustration was visible:
“You can’t play against twelve men. We fought, we created, but decisions… I think everyone saw what happened.”
Klopp’s comments have since gone viral, racking up millions of views within hours. Many supporters praised him for “saying what everyone was thinking,” while rival fans accused him of making excuses.
⚽ THE DECISIONS UNDER FIRE
The most controversial moment came in the 72nd minute when Liverpool’s apparent equalizer by Darwin Núñez was ruled out after VAR deemed Mo Salah to be marginally offside during the buildup. However, replay footage circulating online appeared to show the line was drawn incorrectly, sparking widespread fury.
Moments later, City extended their lead — and that’s when tempers boiled over. “VAR is killing football,” one pundit declared live on Sky Sports, while others questioned whether technology was being used “selectively.”
💥 A SCANDAL THAT WON’T DIE DOWN
Even neutral fans admitted that the match felt tainted. Former players like Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards have since weighed in, with Carragher saying bluntly:
“If Liverpool were on the other side of those calls, we’d still be talking about it next week.”
🔥 THE AFTERMATH
As of Monday morning, Liverpool fans have started circulating an online petition demanding “referee transparency and accountability.” Within just six hours, the petition has already gathered over 250,000 signatures, and supporters are vowing not to stop until the Premier League takes “real action.”
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola remains calm amid the chaos, stating:
“I don’t control the referees. I just control my team.”
Still, behind closed doors, the Premier League finds itself under immense pressure to address what many now call “the biggest officiating scandal of the season.”
With tensions running high and the title race tightening, this storm isn’t blowing over anytime soon.
🔥 Liverpool fans feel betrayed. The Premier League is on the defensive. And the football world is watching — demanding answers.
