A new perspective of the incident that led to Liverpool being awarded a penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday has emerged, shedding light on the accuracy of the decision.
The two in-form Premier League teams clashed at the Vitality Stadium, with the Reds ultimately emerging victorious.
Arne Slot’s side has been exceptional this season and maintained their form against the Cherries. The action kicked off with a contentious first-half penalty. ..Continue Reading
After Cody Gakpo seemed to be tripped inside the Bournemouth box, Liverpool were given a penalty, which Mohamed Salah calmly converted.
The call sparked debates on social media, with many considering it a harsh judgment. The Premier League even issued a statement regarding the situation.
Now, Mike Dean has shared his opinion on the decision, and new footage of the incident has surfaced online, clarifying the referee’s call.
As Gakpo went down in the Bournemouth area, it was judged that Lewis Cook had clipped him from behind. However, some disagreed, questioning the call online.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has since provided his assessment in a concise five-word statement.
When asked about the potential foul, he remarked, “There’s definitely a clip there.”
Additional footage has been shared online, showing a different angle of the incident, confirming that Cook indeed clipped Gakpo’s heel just before he fell, validating the referee’s decision.
Liverpool went on to secure a 2-0 victory, with Salah scoring a second goal, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.
Thanks to the new footage of the foul on Gakpo, it’s clear that Liverpool’s win was deserved.
