Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot stated his facet ought to have been awarded an equaliser of their 3-0 defeat at Manchester Metropolis.
Erling Haaland had headed Metropolis forward earlier than Virgil van Dijk headed in a nook to carry the champions stage.
However the purpose was dominated out, with left-back Andy Robertson dominated to be in an offside place because the ball hit the online.
“I feel it’s apparent and clear the mistaken resolution has been made,” Slot instructed Sky Sports activities.
“He (Robertson) didn’t intrude in any respect with what the goalkeeper can do. Instantly after the sport somebody confirmed me a purpose the identical referee allowed for Metropolis in opposition to Wolves final season.”
Regardless of his frustrations, Slot may haven’t any complaints in regards to the consequence.
“It was a really troublesome first half for us. They have been urgent us actually excessive, we struggled loads within the first half. It was apparent they have 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 have been influential: As an alternative of going 1-1, it went to 2-0.
“However that would have influenced the sport in a constructive means for us as the primary half we have been so poor.”
Requested about their title defence Slot stated: “Final season once we have been eight factors clear it by no means felt it was performed already, however as Liverpool supervisor at this second in time I don’t assume I ought to discuss 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 superb current with this efficiency in opposition to the champions,” he stated.
“We needed to carry out good and lots of good issues occurred, all of them carried out to the very best stage.
“Defensively it was actually good. We all know their menace in behind with Mo (Salah) and the standard of (Dominik) Szoboszlai and (Florian) Wirtz, and we have now unbelievable vitality with our individuals. Enjoying at residence and profitable is nice for the worldwide break.
“Gigi (Donnarumma) made the saves he ought to, each the full-backs have been excellent. The midfielders gave us a variety of passes and management.
“After all the specter of Jeremy (Doku) was excellent alongside Erling (Haaland).”