That created the farcical situation of a “check complete” communication leading to a fair strike being ruled out in completely preventable fashion.

It has since been confirmed that Oliver, Cook and England were involved in officiating in Al Ain’s 3-2 win over Sharjah in the UAE Pro League on Thursday, before arriving back to London on Friday.

An approach had been made to the Football Association and was subsequently approved by PGMOL chief Howard Webb, with it not affecting their availability to be selected for Premier League fixtures.

Webb has since got in touch with Liverpool to apologise for the decision, as has become protocol.

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