Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot mentioned his facet ought to have been awarded an equaliser of their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
Erling Haaland had headed Metropolis forward earlier than Virgil van Dijk headed in a nook to deliver the champions degree.
However the purpose was dominated out, with left-back Andy Robertson dominated to be in an offside place because the ball hit the web.
“I feel it’s apparent and clear the flawed choice has been made,” Slot informed Sky Sports activities.
“He (Robertson) didn’t intervene in any respect with what the goalkeeper can do. Instantly after the sport somebody confirmed me a purpose the identical referee allowed for Metropolis towards Wolves final season.”
Regardless of his frustrations, Slot might haven’t any complaints in regards to the outcome.
“It was a really tough first half for us. They had been urgent us actually excessive, we struggled so much within the first half. It was apparent they had been higher than us,” he added.
“You might be hoping you may get to the top of the half 1-0 behind after which there have been 5 to 10 minutes that had been influential: As a substitute of going 1-1, it went to 2-0.
“However that would have influenced the sport in a optimistic manner for us as the primary half we had been so poor.”
Requested about their title defence Slot mentioned: “Final season once we had been eight factors clear it by no means felt it was carried out already, however as Liverpool supervisor at this second in time I don’t assume I ought to speak in regards to the primary place.”
Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th recreation with a complete victory, however credited the gamers for the success.
“My gamers gave me a very good current with this efficiency towards the champions,” he mentioned.
“We needed to carry out good and lots of good issues occurred, all of them carried out to the very best degree.
“Defensively it was actually good. We all know their risk in behind with Mo (Salah) and the standard of (Dominik) Szoboszlai and (Florian) Wirtz, and now we have unbelievable power with our individuals. Taking part in at residence and successful is sweet for the worldwide break.
“Gigi (Donnarumma) made the saves he ought to, each the full-backs had been excellent. The midfielders gave us a variety of passes and management.
“After all the specter of Jeremy (Doku) was excellent alongside Erling (Haaland).”
