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'The worst thing ever brought into the game' - VAR controversy in Liverpool goals v Man City sends fans into a frenzy

Liverpool and Manchester City's potential Premier League title shoot-out at Anfield on Sunday was overshadowed by yet more VAR controversy.

VAR complaints have been ever-present in the Premier League this year, and the game of the season so far was no different as Liverpool raced into an early 2-0 lead in controversial circumstances.

Fabinho fired a screaming shot from long range past stand-in goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, though celebrations were briefly muted for a VAR check on a potential penalty at the other end. Trent Alexander-Arnold had appeared to handle inside the penalty area as Sergio Aguero attempted to squeeze a ball through to Raheem Sterling, though Bernardo Silva may already have hand-balled earlier in the move.