Keith Hackett, who was previously the head of the PGMOL, had his say on the decision on X, and he feels Oliver made a mistake. He tweeted: “This was an incorrect award of a free-kick that then went into to result in Everton scoring their opening goal.”

Referees have already seen real-world consequences of viral content fuelling a mob. The video of Jose Mourinho approaching Anthony Taylor in the carpark and calling him a “f***ing disgrace” for his decisions in Roma’s Europa League defeat to Sevilla spread from smartphone to smartphone.

There is a little bit of arrogance in Michael Oliver’s performances at the moment. Following the chaotic scenes after the Merseyside derby, he could benefit from taking some coaching advice going into the final months of the season.

Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk has revealed he told referee, Michael Olivier he lost control of the Premier League derby between the Reds and Everton on Wednesday. Liverpool were on the brink of going nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after Mohamed Salah’s strike 14 minutes from time in the derby at Goodison Park.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk harshly criticized referee Michael Oliver following the Reds' 2–2 draw with Everton.

Michael Oliver’s name is in the headlines following a contentious performance as matchday official in Liverpool’s Premier League 2-2 draw against Everton on Wednesday night. Liverpool transfer latest: Reds find the one to REPLACE Virgil van Dijk as star refuses new contract Reds fans are FUMING over the circumstances surrounding each Everton goal as Arne Slot’s side lost out on two more deserved points.