What a match at Anfield... I've seen Wolves a couple times this season but they were so impressive today. They went toe-to-toe against Liverpool and absolutely matched them in everything but finishing, and that only just. They created more than enough chances to win it, but they skied a couple clear shots way over the bar. Those misses were the decisive moments of the match, not VAR (I'll get to VAR in a moment).
As for Liverpool, they did what they had to do and got the result without necessarily playing their best. They had a slice of luck in terms of Wolves not capitalizing on a couple mistakes, but they showed their qualities at a time when players are being asked to platy far too many matches in a short space of time (and, to be fair, Wolves looked great despite having just run themselves into the ground against City).
Another week, another VAR controversy...First off, Liverpool's goal was legitimate (and excellent), and VAR did in fact ensure the "correct" outcome. But the disallowed Wolves goal...I hate the way VAR is used in offside calls. Yes, technically the player was a millimeter offside, but in the entirety of the pre-VAR era that is not called offside. I can't claim to have any answers, but it is definitely spoiling things.
On the other hand, remember all those fans and managers who used to whine about the need for VAR? You know, the same ones that are now frothing at the mouth about these VAR offside calls? Guess what folks, be careful what you wish for.
It is interesting to note that without VAR (and everything else playing out the same) the match would likely have been a 1-0 win for Wolves, with Liverpool's goal being wrongly disallowed for handball and Wolves' goal being wrongly permitted to stand despite being a tiny, tiny bit offside. Still, VAR did not decide the outcome, despite what conspiracy theorists on the internet will say.