“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

In Liverpool’s recent match against Newcastle, Mohamed Salah achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 150th goal in the Premier League.

The game was full of excitement, especially in the second half, with goals and thrilling moments. However, the highlight and source of some controversy revolved around Liverpool’s fourth goal.

In the second half, substitute Diogo Jota swiftly moved onto a well-placed pass and successfully navigated around Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka.

The contact between Jota and Dubravka was minimal, yet Jota went down shortly after the slight collision.

This led to a VAR review to make an informed decision on the incident. After the check, Dubravka received a booking for the offense, and Mohamed Salah successfully converted the penalty.

The match, filled with action, left many discussing Jota’s decision to go down instead of attempting to score. Arsenal legend Ian Wright expressed his surprise, while former Chelsea captain John Terry was shocked at the VAR decision to award the penalty.

After the game, Salah expressed his delight with his team’s performance. He encouraged his teammates to remain calm and focused, expressing his belief that Liverpool has a great chance of winning the league title this year.

Looking ahead, Liverpool faces Arsenal in an away match on Sunday, January 7th, while Newcastle anticipates a notable FA Cup clash against local rivals Sunderland on Saturday, January 6th.

However, Liverpool will be without Salah in their upcoming matches as the 30-year-old departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.