Tensions are boiling once again between Liverpool supporters and Premier League officials after a fan unveiled a detailed Reddit thread exposing statistics from matches refereed by Michael Oliver since the start of the 2020/21 season — and the numbers are sparking outrage.
The uproar follows Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, where Virgil van Dijk’s first-half header was controversially ruled out. The Reds have since contacted PGMOL, the governing body for referees, to express serious concerns about the decision.
The Premier League later justified the call, insisting Andy Robertson was offside and interfering with play. Yet, Liverpool insiders and manager Arne Slot strongly disagreed, insisting Robertson didn’t obstruct the goalkeeper’s view — and that VAR failed to follow standard review procedures.
Michael Oliver, who oversaw VAR duties that day, is now facing fresh scrutiny for not instructing on-field referee Chris Kavanagh to review the footage himself.
Slot didn’t mince words post-match:
> “It was obvious and clear that the wrong decision was made. Robertson didn’t interfere at all.”
The stats shared online reveal Oliver has officiated 23 Liverpool games since 2020, yielding only 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses — a win rate of just 34.8%.
Even Van Dijk voiced his frustration, saying:
> “I think the goal should have stood. Someone showed me a clip where City scored a similar goal last year — same referee.”
While the Dutchman admitted the team must “take it on the chin and move on,” many fans believe the figures tell a different story — one of inconsistency and questionable officiating whenever Michael Oliver is involved.
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