PGMOL admits significant human error in Liverpool vs. Tottenham match
A highly regarded sports lawyer recently revealed that the Premier League could order a rematch of the frantically disputed match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool’s Premier League unbeaten streak came to an end when they were defeated 2-1 by Ange Postecoglou’s spurs team. During stoppage time, Liverpool’s Joel Matip scored an own goal, following goals by Son Heung-min and Cody Gakpo.
However, the final result of the game only revealed a portion of the story, with Liverpool claiming a goal disallowed for offside inside the first 45 minutes of the game. Upon review, the PGMOL promptly admitted a “significant human error” in the goal judgment. On Tuesday night, audio recordings of exchanges between match officials about the disallowed goal were made public, adding to the controversy.
JMW Solicitors’ co-head of sports law, Stephen Taylor Heath, disclosed a potential option for demanding a rematch. According to Taylor Heath’s explanation, rule L18 gives the Premier League board the right to require a league match to be replayed if a commission formed under rule W51 recommends it. Despite the challenging circumstances, Liverpool has not formally requested a replay.
“In addition to this, under rule W1, the Premier League’s board has the power to inquire about any suspected breach of rules, including those made by a match official, while rule N4 ensures that each match official agrees to be bound by the laws of the game as well as any protocols and FA rules.
“There is therefore a possibility that Liverpool could lobby the Premier League board to convene a commission which would have the power, among others, to order the match to be replayed.
“To mount a general legal case outside of the Premier League regulations, a starting point would normally have to be to establish a contractual nexus between the club and the officials that has been breached or a duty of care and negligence causing loss.”
This new information sparks debate about the game’s fairness and integrity, leading to further investigation into what actually happened and its potential consequences. As the football community deals with the aftereffects of this shocking turn of happenings, fans and analysts alike await the Premier League’s decision on whether a repeat will be arranged.
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