Liverpool fume over sub delay in Forest draw

A triple substitution delay at Anfield sparked fury and a controversial penalty in a 2-2 thriller.

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What happened. Liverpool were denied a triple substitution due to a delay with the substitute's board, and Nottingham Forest were later awarded a controversial penalty after Neco Williams was fouled by Alisson Becker, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

• Andoni Iraola was visibly furious during the delay.
• Former Premier League referee Graham Scott called the subs boards 'not fit for purpose'.
• The board only counts up one at a time, causing the hold-up.

“The subs boards are not fit for purpose. Each number has to be entered manually, and they only count up one at a time.”

— Graham Scott

The controversy may prompt a review of substitution board procedures in the Premier League.

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