Liverpool penalty decision sparks outrage among fans as Premier League supports referee.

Bournemouth Fans Furious Over Controversial Penalty Decision Against Liverpool

Bournemouth supporters were left fuming at referee Darren England after their team fell behind to Liverpool due to a contentious penalty decision.

The Premier League leaders visited the Vitality Stadium on Saturday and took the lead in the 30th minute when Lewis Cook appeared to trip Cody Gakpo in the box. England immediately awarded the penalty, which was reviewed by VAR official John Brooks. While Brooks confirmed Gakpo was onside and that Cook had made contact, replays suggested the Dutch forward may have tripped over his own legs before going down.

Mohamed Salah converted the penalty, prompting angry chants from Bournemouth fans, including “1-0 to the referee” and “The referee’s a Scouser.”

Despite the controversy, the Premier League defended its officials, stating that the penalty decision was reviewed and confirmed by VAR. However, frustration wasn’t limited to Bournemouth supporters, as rival fans also criticized the decision, calling it a “hilariously bad” call.

Social media was flooded with complaints, with one fan writing: “Every week we see terrible officiating—Gakpo trips himself, never a penalty.” Another questioned, “If refs keep making decisions like this for Liverpool, why not hand them the title now?”

Adding to Bournemouth’s frustration, England and Brooks later disallowed a potential equalizer from David Brooks for offside. Despite pushing Liverpool hard, the Cherries ultimately fell short, with Salah sealing the win with a late s

econd goal.