“Arsenal Legend Ian Wright criticized a Liverpool star for seemingly going down too easily, suggesting that the player went down because he realized he couldn’t score. This incident resulted in a penalty that extended Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points over Arsenal.
In Liverpool’s recent game against Newcastle, Mohamed Salah achieved a significant milestone by netting his 150th goal in the Premier League. The match, particularly in the second half, was packed with excitement, including goals and thrilling moments. However, the controversy arose during Liverpool’s fourth goal.
During the second half, substitute Diogo Jota swiftly maneuvered around Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka after minimal contact between them. Despite the slight collision, Jota went down, prompting a VAR review. Following the check, Dubravka received a booking for the incident, and Mohamed Salah successfully converted the subsequent penalty.
The match’s contentious moment stirred discussions about Jota’s decision to fall rather than attempt to score. Arsenal legend Ian Wright voiced surprise, while former Chelsea captain John Terry expressed astonishment at the VAR’s penalty decision.
Post-game, Salah praised his team’s performance, urging his teammates to maintain composure and focus, confident in Liverpool’s chances of winning the league title this year.
Looking ahead, Liverpool is set to face Arsenal in an away match on Sunday, January 7th, while Newcastle anticipates a significant FA Cup clash against local rivals Sunderland on Saturday, January 6th.
However, Liverpool will miss Salah in upcoming matches as the 30-year-old departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.”
