EPL explains why Southampton penalty vs Liverpool given & not overturned by VAR

Referee Samuel Barrott awarded the Saints a controversial penalty after Andy Robertson fouled Tyler Dibling.

Controversy arose in the Premier League on Sunday after a controversial penalty allowed Southampton to equalize against Liverpool just before half-time.

Referee Samuel Barrott pointed to the spot and ruled that the Reds' Andy Robertson had brought down Tyler Dibling in the penalty area.

While there was no doubt that a foul had been committed, it was considerably less clear whether it had occurred inside or outside the penalty area, reflected in the match official's noticeable pause before awarding the penalty.

Television replays appeared to show Robertson had committed the foul just outside the area, albeit only by the narrowest of margins. However, despite a VAR check, Barrott's original decision stood.

The Premier League itself explained the decision on its Premier League Match Center account on contact took place outside the borders. penalty area”.

Will that explanation be enough for Liverpool if they fail to get maximum points from the match against the Saints?