Arne Slot Faces Potential FA Investigation Over Liverpool Comments

Arne Slot could be in trouble with the FA following his comments after Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United. The match saw a contentious moment when Benjamin Sesko's goal, which doubled United's lead, appeared to brush his fingertips before crossing the line. VAR reviewed the incident but ultimately allowed the goal to stand.

After the match, Slot expressed his belief that the goal should have been disallowed, echoing the views of former referee Keith Hackett. He lamented, "I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone this season that if there is a VAR intervention… then that decision goes against us. That has been the whole season."

Hackett, the former PGMOL chief executive, warned that Slot's comments could attract the FA's attention. He noted that the governing body must protect its match officials from remarks that could be seen as questioning their integrity. Hackett stated, "I would be surprised if the FA’s disciplinary department don’t review these comments. I think he’s being very clever because he’s actually global in his statement rather than individual."

Slot's frustration is understandable. The handball rule states that a player cannot score with their hand, even accidentally. Hackett confirmed that the goal should have been disallowed based on this rule. Slot also pointed to previous VAR decisions that have gone against Liverpool, including a penalty overturned in their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain and a disallowed goal against Nottingham Forest.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the FA will respond to Slot's comments and whether they will take any action. The scrutiny on VAR decisions continues, and Liverpool fans will be watching closely.