Liverpool Receives Immediate Verdict on Salah Incident Against Man City; Neville Responds
Mohamed Salah’s appeal for a penalty against Manchester City was denied by referee Craig Pawson during their recent match. This incident occurred in the first half, specifically in the 41st minute, when Salah fell inside the penalty area after what he believed was a foul by Bernardo Silva.
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Controversial Salah Incident
Gary Neville, providing commentary for Sky Sports, supported the referee’s decision not to grant the penalty. He observed that while Salah felt Silva’s hand on his shoulder, there wasn’t sufficient contact to warrant a foul. Neville remarked, “He felt a hand on the shoulder and went down. I don’t think there is enough there.”
Match Statistics
- Liverpool’s First Half Performance:
- Shots: 3
- Shots on Target: 0
- Expected Goals (xG): 0.14
- Manchester City’s First Half Performance:
- Shots: 10
- Shots on Target: 3
- Expected Goals (xG): 1.17
- Possession: 61%
Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm in the first half. Former players Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane noted areas of concern. Carragher stated, “I don’t think you can give that much space to the quality that Manchester City have,” while Keane highlighted Liverpool’s difficulties in the final third.
Second Half Improvements
The second half saw a noticeable shift in Liverpool’s performance. Within the first eight minutes, they matched their first-half shot count and began to create more opportunities. This surge yielded an expected goals (xG) improvement to 0.19.
Despite City’s dominance, the game remained goalless at halftime, leaving Liverpool in contention. Fans looked forward to a more aggressive approach from their team in the latter stages of the game.
The discussion around the Salah incident and the team’s overall performance has sparked varied opinions among football analysts. Liverpool’s effort to recover in the second half has set the stage for an intriguing conclusion to the match.
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