Leon Bailey avoided a red card during Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa.
Reds supporters were left up in arms despite Darwin Nunez opening the scoring for Arne Slot’s side in the 20th minute at Anfield. Liverpool mustered a swift counter from a Vlila corner and Mo Salah burst towards goal but appeared to be dragged down by Bailey, who was the last defender. Nunez picked up the loose ball and finished beyond visiting goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
However, Kopites were calling for action and argued that Bailey should have been retrospectively sent off for a professional foul given. However, on-field referee David Coote had waved play on and it’s understood that as he made his decision clear, not playing advantage, VAR official Paul Tierney agreed. And as Nunez broke the deadlock seconds later, VAR only had to check the goal rather than a potential foul.
