Liverpool supporters were celebrating a convincing victory over West Ham United F.C., but the conversation after the match quickly turned to a controversial VAR discussion raised by football pundit Mark Goldbridge.

During the match at Anfield, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk found the net with a powerful close-range header, helping his side on the way to a dominant 5–2 win. The goal was briefly reviewed by the VAR team, but it was eventually allowed to stand after officials decided that Joe Gomez — who appeared to be in an offside position — did not interfere with play or block the goalkeeper’s view.

Goldbridge Points Out a Possible Contradiction

Shortly after the goal, Mark Goldbridge took to social media to highlight what he believes is a major inconsistency in VAR decisions in the Premier League.

He argued that a very similar situation earlier in the season resulted in Van Dijk having a goal ruled out during Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City F.C.. In that incident, officials determined that Andy Robertson had interfered with the goalkeeper despite not touching the ball.

Goldbridge suggested the two situations looked almost identical but ended with different outcomes, raising fresh questions about how VAR decisions are interpreted from one match to another.

Debate Over VAR Continues

The debate once again highlights the ongoing frustration many fans feel toward VAR decisions in English football. Critics argue that the system often delivers inconsistent judgments, even when the circumstances appear very similar.

For Liverpool fans, however, the controversy had little impact on the final result. The Reds still secured an emphatic victory, with their attacking performance overshadowing the refereeing debate.

Van Dijk’s Impressive Scoring Form

Despite the controversy, Van Dijk continues to contribute important goals from set-pieces. The Liverpool captain has recently been enjoying a strong scoring run for a defender, adding several goals in recent league matches.

As Liverpool push forward in the season under manager Arne Slot, the focus will remain on maintaining their winning momentum — even as discussions around VAR continue across the league.