‘Really good call’ – Howard Webb stands over big VAR decision from recent Liverpool fixture

Howard Webb defended a crucial refereeing call from Liverpool's opening Premier League match against Newcastle. In the final minutes of the 2-2 draw, a penalty was awarded to Liverpool after Lewis Hall fouled Victor Munoz. Despite protests from Newcastle, the VAR upheld the on-field decision, with both Gary Neville and Steve Nicol agreeing.

Webb praised the decision, stating it demonstrated the officials' focus and professionalism in the last minute of added time. Newcastle fans were angered by the ruling, and head coach Matthias Jaissle disagreed, claiming Hall was fouled too easily. The decision contrasted with a later incident involving Newcastle's Alisson Becker, which the KMI Panel ruled as incorrect due to it being a clear and obvious error, but without VAR intervention. Webb remains open to discussing controversial calls throughout the season.