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Jurgen Klopp was left fuming by Leicester City's opener in their 3-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday after the goal came courtesy of much VAR controversy.

There was confusion among both teams in the eventual awarding of the Foxes' first goal.

The much-maligned video refereeing technology initially ruled in Liverpool and midfielder Thiago's favour when judging that his foul on Harvey Barnes was just outside the box and therefore not a penalty.

But James Maddison swung in the subsequent free-kick, which missed everyone as it curled past Alisson into the bottom left corner.

VAR was again involved because Leicester full-back Daniel Amartey was adjudged to be offside, having not touched the ball but being active and interfering with play.

However, the machinery at Stockley Park decided that Amartey was played just onside by Roberto Firmino's foot, eventually awarding Maddison and Leicester the goal.

Speaking after the game, Klopp said the first goal was 'a really tough one to take'.

'We all agree it was a turning point,' he said.

'I've seen it now a couple of times and the moment they stop the situation and you look who is offside, he (Amartey) didn't even touch the ball yet. It's still an individual decision of someone.

'For me it looks like a clear offside.'

Romelu Lukaku is a genuine target for Manchester City this summer as they look to revamp their forward line.

Pep Guardiola's men took to the pitch at Anfield on Sunday without a recognised striker, with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero both missing.

Aguero looks set to leave the club this summer after 10 years at the Etihad stadium, and City are looking to a high-profile target to replace their talisman.

And according to the Athletic, Lukaku is high up in those discussions, with the Inter striker widely admired at the club.

The Belgium international has been in inspired form for the Serie A side this season, scoring 20 times across all competitions for Antonio Conte's men.

Lukaku joined Inter from City's rivals Manchester United, however, it is reported that there are no concerns over the player's ties to his former club.

The first leg of Manchester United's Europa League last 32 knock-out clash against Real Sociedad has been confirmed to take place in Turin.

The two sides will meet inside the home of the Serie A reigning champions Juventus, due to travel restrictions in Spain amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A statement was released by tournament hosts UEFA on Monday, when and where the fixture will take place.

The statement read: 'UEFA can confirm that the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United FC will now take place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Jurgen Klopp's mother Elisabeth died at the age of 81.

Devastating news for Jurgen Klopp with his mother Elisabeth dying at the age of 81 and he won't be able to travel to Germany for the funeral due to pandemic-related travel issues.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the star as AC Milan thrashed Crotone to reclaim top spot in the Serie A table.
The legendary Swedish striker netting his 500th club goal of his career with his first of two strikes, while Ante Rebic also found the net twice in less than 60 seconds.

Stefano Pioli's side sit top of the standings after 23 games and hold a two point advantage over their bitter rivals Inter Milan.

Manchester City's have won at Anfield for the first time since 2003. They were helped on their way by two uncharacteristic blunders from Alisson that allowed Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling to net after Mo Salah had brought the hosts level from the penalty spot. Phil Foden's sensational strike was stunning as Liverpool fell to a third successive home defeat for the first time since 1963.