'I trust them' - Erik ten Hag gives refereeing verdict after Liverpool VAR controversy
Erik ten Hag has reiterated his trust in Premier League officials despite the controversy following Liverpool's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Luis Diaz's disallowed goal has sparked a new debate on VAR and referees at the top level after the Colombian's strike was wrongfully chalked off.
In light of the gaffe, the PGMOL released a statement citing "significant human error", however since then, Liverpool have released a statement on the matter with pressure building to release the audio footage from the VAR hub on Saturday.
Scrutiny continues over the decision that cost the Reds the opening goal on Saturday, before they went on to lose 2-1 to Ange Postecoglu's side.
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In preparation for their upcoming involvements in Europe, the Reds' top-four rivals have been probed on the matter regarding the situation surrounding Liverpool - as well as the current stage of officiating in the Premier League.
United were at the centre of their own refereeing and VAR disgruntlement after Saturday's defeat to Crystal Palace. Despite defender Joel Ward appearing to handle in the box, no penalty kick was awarded as Joachim Andersen's strike proved to be the difference at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag feels that he can trust officials in the top flight but refused to be drawn on the criticism surrounding the standard.
"I don't give comments often on refereeing because they do what they need to do. The standards need to be high," the Dutchman said on Tuesday
"You can expect, the fans can, a high standard, so it should be because it's the Premier League. I'm sure they do what they can. I trust
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