Liverpool fans outraged as controversial Eberechi Eze offside goal for Arsenal reviewed and dismissed

Liverpool fans are expressing outrage following the dismissal of a controversial offside goal scored by Eberechi Eze for Arsenal during the intense north London derby against Tottenham. The incident occurred on November 23, 2025, when Eze’s goal was reviewed by VAR but ultimately allowed to stand, igniting a debate over officiating consistency.

Eberechi Eze’s Goal Controversy

Eberechi Eze found the net after skillfully navigating through the Tottenham defense. His impressive strike came shortly after Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Arsenal. Despite the skill displayed, the goal was contentious because three Arsenal players were positioned offside and obstructed the sightline of Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Reactions to the Decision

While VAR did assess the goal, it was ultimately deemed valid, much to the dismay of Liverpool supporters. Following the match, criticisms emerged particularly about the perceived inconsistency in officiating decisions.

• Gary Neville, covering the match for Sky Sports, noted that although VAR reviewed the situation, he found the dismissal of the offside call puzzling.
• Les Ferdinand, a Tottenham legend, expressed confusion in the studio, questioning how the goal could stand given the offside positions of Arsenal players.

This controversy follows recent frustrations for Liverpool fans, stemming from their own experience two weeks prior when a goal scored by Andy Robertson was disallowed for blocking Gianluigi Donnarumma’s view. Such incidents have led to complaints being lodged with the referees’ association, highlighting issues in the criteria used for offside evaluations.

Fan Outcry on Social Media

On social media, Liverpool fans voiced their discontent over the perceived double standard in officiating. Notable comments included:

• “How was Eze’s goal allowed to stand but Liverpool’s goal was ruled offside last week? The inconsistency in interpretations is jarring,” one fan stated.
• Another questioned, “Isn’t two of them offside in the keeper’s view for Eze’s goal?”
• A third remarked, “Every game, Robertson’s offside decision looks worse compared to Eze’s situation.”

The on-going debate over the application’s fairness of offside rules continues to be a significant issue among football fans, particularly those supporting Liverpool and Arsenal.