Hugo Ekitike scores for Liverpool against Tottenham
Hugo Ekitike scores for Liverpool against Tottenham (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
The Premier League's official match centre account on X have clarified why Liverpool's second goal against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday was allowed to stand. The account confirmed that there was normal contact for an aerial challenge between the goalscorer, Hugo Ekitike, and Christian Romero.
Goals from Alexander Isak and Ekitike continued the Reds' improved form in recent games as Arne Slot's side made it three wins in a row across all competitions with a 2-1 victory in north London. Liverpool were, however, indebted to the home side's meltdown, with Xavi Simons sent off in the first half after raking his studs down the back of Virgil van Dijk in a dangerous attempt to win the ball.
Spurs centre-back Romero was then sent off after lashing out at Ibrahima Konate in the second 45. The Argentine was shown a second yellow card - not long after falling to ground in his own box before Ekitike headed in to double Liverpool's lead.
And the Premier League Match Centre account on X have confirmed why the goal stood - despite protestation from Tottenham.
"The referee’s call of goal for Liverpool was checked and confirmed by VAR - with it deemed there was normal contact for an aerial challenge between Ekitike and Romero," the account posted.
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