“He went down because he knows he could not score”- Arsenal Legend Ian Wright slams Liverpool star for going down too soft for a penalty against Newcastle that sees Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the PL table with FIVE points over Arsenal
“He went down because he knows he could not score”- Arsenal Legend Ian Wright slams Liverpool star for going down too soft for a penalty against Newcastle that sees Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the PL table with FIVE points over Arsenal
Mohamed Salah scores 150th Premier League goal for Liverpool in 4-2 win vs Newcastle
Mohamed Salah reached a huge milestone in Liverpool’s victory against Newcastle.
Ian Wright in shock over Liverpool’s fourth goal
Liverpool given penalty after Dubravka was judged to have fouled Diogo Jota
In a second half full of excitement, goals and thrilling entertainment, though it was all dampened by controversy surrounding Liverpool’s fourth – and final – goal of the evening.
Diogo Jota, who was substituted onto the pitch in the 64th minute, darted onto a line-splitting pass and rounded Dubravka. The contact from the Newcastle goalkeeper was minimal – and Jota hit the deck moments after colliding (ever so slightly) with the Slovakia international.
A VAR review ensued as the officials tried to settle on a well-informed decision over the incident. After a check, Dubravka – after a brilliant showing between the sticks – was booked for the offence and Salah slotted home.
While the game itself was enticing, Jota’s actions will inevitably be the talking point. Arsenal legend Ian Wright couldn’t believe what he had seen, taking to X to share his surprise that Jota chose to go down instead of scoring, while former Chelsea captain John Terry was also shocked that VAR gave the penalty
Salah delighted with performance
Attacker believes Liverpool have a great chance of winning the title
Salah spoke after the match about how happy he was with his team’s performance. He urged his teammates to stay calm and focused, but said that he believed that they had a great chance of winning the league title this year.
Next on the agenda for Klopp and his men is an away meeting with fellow title challengers Arsenal on Sunday 7th January, while Newcastle have a highly-anticipated match-up with local rivals Sunderland in the FA Cup to revel in as they travel not so far on Saturday 6th January.
The Reds will be without Salah, however, as the 30-year-old now departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
