Liverpool go three points clear at top of Premier League table as they take advantage of ‘scandalous decision’ in win over Newcastle
Liverpool took advantage of a controversial decision to land a 4-2 win over Newcastle to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The Reds edged out a six-goal thriller at Anfield, but even the wild scoreline only paints half a picture with Mohamed Salah scoring twice.
Despite the hosts' dominance in Merseyside, referee Anthony Taylor controversially awarded Liverpool a penalty late on as Newcastle pressed for an equaliser.
Diogo Jota ran through on goal before being adjudged to have been tripped by Magpies shot-stopper Martin Dubravka.
However, replays showed there was minimal contact and the Portugal international made a couple of steps before hitting the deck.
Nevertheless, VAR did not intervene and the decision stood as Salah scored from 12 yards out.
Speaking live on talkSPORT, Sam Matterface and Stuart Pearce could not believe what they had seen.
England legend Pearce initially said: «I tell you what — that's a dive! That will get chalked off in my opinion, There is no contact at all there, and that's a delayed reaction.»
However, the decision stood and prompted Matterface to say: «I think that's an absolutely scandalous decision if that's given. Because it's a delayed reaction and he could have finished it off!»
Before that incident, there was already plenty of drama after a first-half display that saw Liverpool manage 18 shots.
No mistakes this time from Mo Salah
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