Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira said referee Kevin Friend "killed our legs" by awarding Liverpool a controversial late penalty in Sunday's defeat.
Friend judged Liverpool's Diogo Jota was fouled by goalkeeper Vicente Guaita after the VAR told him to check his initial decision not to give a penalty.
Fabinho's penalty sealed a 3-1 win but Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker said the decision was "appalling".
"I'm really frustrated by the decision," Vieira said.
Speaking to BBC Sport the 45-year-old Palace boss added: "I have seen it many times, it is never a penalty.