Mike Dean talks on the error before Liverpool’s winner at Forest,” football referee Mike Dean discusses the controversial drop ball incident during a recent Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.

Dean admits that referee Paul Tierney made an error by giving the drop ball to Liverpool instead of Forest, resulting in a goal for the Reds. According to the law, the team that last played the ball should receive it after a stoppage. However, the whistle was blown a second too late, allowing Liverpool to touch the ball last and score. The error sparked a significant backlash, with many focusing on the referee’s mistake and the fallout from the game, including Forest’s chairman Mark Clattenburg speaking to the media.

Dean emphasizes the importance of referees acknowledging their mistakes and the potential consequences, such as the assault of a referee in Turkey. He also discusses how the rest of the officiating team could have supported Tierney in making the correct decision.

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool is currently 1st in the Premier League with 63 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 6 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 0-1 against Nottingham Forest.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 64 goals and conceding 25.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 9th of March in Liverpool.​

Nottingham Forest performance and stats

Nottingham Forest is currently 17th in the Premier League with 24 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Nottingham Forest lost 0-1 against Liverpool.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 34 goals and conceding 49.​

Nottingham Forest will play the next match in Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 9th of March in Falmer.​