Peter Schmeichel argues in studio with Dermot Gallagher after being left 'upset' by explanation of Liverpool decision
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel argued with ex-referee Dermot Gallagher as they disagreed whether Liverpool's opening goal against Aston Villa should have stood.
The Reds took a third-minute lead against their fellow European qualification hopefuls courtesy of a fine strike by Dominik Szoboszlai - his first in his new colours.
During the phase of play, Mohamed Salah began in a position close to the penalty spot marked by Matty Cash in front of the Anfield Road End. Trent Alexander-Arnold then curled in an outswinging corner which bounced through to the the far side where the unmarked £60m summer signing waited on the edge of the penalty area.
He unleashed a first-time fizzer that nestled in the right side-netting of the goal. Emiliano Martinez stood rooted to his spot, unable to make a difference, however some may say that Salah's subtle off-the-ball movement to lose his marker and circle back around into the six-yard box blocked the Villa goalkeeper's line of site from an offside position.
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The goal underwent a customary VAR check though Darren England, the man on duty at Stockley Park today, saw no issue and chose not to take preventive action.
It was a decision that created much debate in the Premier League matchday live studio, with Ian Wright left in disbelief by the call to allow it.
Clearly in disagreement with the call while on punditry duty on Premier League matchday live show, Schmeichel said: "Mo Salah is right in his [Martinez's] line of view. In order to see the ball he actually has to go to the other
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