Bad refereeing helped liverpool beat manchester city former referee

A controversial topic!

Yes, you're referring to the infamous 2018-19 Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City, which ended 4-3 in favor of Liverpool. The match was marked by several contentious refereeing decisions, which many felt favored Liverpool.

Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has indeed spoken out about the match, suggesting that the refereeing decisions made a significant impact on the outcome. In an interview with The Times, Clattenburg said:

"I think the referee [Michael Oliver] got a lot of big decisions wrong. The penalty for Liverpool, the handball, was a soft one. And the decision to give Manchester City a free-kick for a foul on Sergio Agüero was a mistake."

Clattenburg also felt that the referee's decisions in the penalty area were particularly influential, stating:

"The penalty area is where the game is won and lost. If you get a penalty, it's a big advantage. If you don't get a penalty, it's a big disadvantage. And I think the referee got that wrong."

Other former referees, such as Alan Wiley, have also expressed similar sentiments, suggesting that the refereeing decisions in the match were subpar.

However, it's worth noting that the Premier League and the referee's association have both defended the refereeing decisions made during the match, stating that they were made in accordance with the laws of the game and the referee's discretion.

Ultimately, while the refereeing decisions may have had an impact on the outcome of the match, it's impossible to know for certain whether they were the decisive factor in Liverpool's victory.