Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison playfully teases Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold amid VAR controversy

James Maddison, a prominent figure in Tottenham Hotspur, has taken a humorous dig at Liverpool supporters who continue to protest the contentious Premier League encounter between the two teams. In a dramatic 2-1 victory for Spurs, marked by a last-minute Joe Matip own goal, it was the refereeing decisions that garnered the most attention.

VAR erroneously disallowed Luis Diaz’s early goal, causing widespread consternation among Liverpool fans and their manager Jurgen Klopp. Calls for a replay of the match have persisted, a matter that Maddison couldn’t resist poking fun at.

The former Leicester City midfielder shared a photo of himself alongside Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold on his Instagram story, accompanied by a caption that added levity to the situation: “Still hoping for that rematch ️.”

Putting the controversy aside, Tottenham faced newly-promoted Luton Town over the weekend and, despite being reduced to ten players in the first half due to Yves Bissouma’s red card, secured a victory with Micky van de Ven’s second-half goal.

This result propels the North Londoners to the top of the Premier League standings as they enter the international break, edging out local rivals Arsenal on goal difference. Tottenham’s upcoming schedule includes a home match against Marco Silva’s Fulham on Monday, October 23, followed by two more London Derbies: an away fixture against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and a home clash against Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.