Steven Gerrard bemoans penalty decisions after Alisson brings down Danny Ings but Aston Villa are denied spot-kick
ASTON VILLA boss and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard questioned both penalty decisions at Anfield.
The Reds won 1-0 thanks to Mohamed Salah’s spot-kick but Gerrard, who made an emotional return to the Kop, claims the star forward fouled Villa captain Tyrone Mings during the build-up.
The Merseysiders almost wasted the three points just four minutes before full-time when goalkeeper Alisson and Joel Matip got mixed up.
The Brazil international came charging off his line to clear a long ball, but he kicked it straight at Matip.
Villa star Danny Ings pounced on the opportunity and Alisson clawed at his legs from the ground inside the area.
Ings screamed for a penalty but the referee was unmoved and VAR agreed with the official.
The hosts held on to their lead and sealed a major win against the Villans but Gerrard claimed the result was “harsh”.
He told the BBC: “Ultimately the game’s been decided by a penalty.
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“Liverpool got theirs, we didn’t get ours. It feels harsh. Salah fouls Tyrone Mings first.”
Liverpool are now second in the Premier League table with only one point separating them from leaders Manchester City.
Virgil van Dijk said after the final whistle: “It was always going to be a tough game.
“We knew we’d have to be patient and fight for every ball. That’s the least you have to do against this team.
“They created some moments of danger but not many big chances I feel right now. I think we deserved the win.”
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