'If anything...': Mike Dean says whether Mo Salah should have had a penalty in Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

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Liverpool were at home to Crystal Palace in one of Saturday’s 3pm Premier League kick-offs and were denied a penalty against the Eagles.Adam Wharton impressed Reds fans during the first half after links to the midfielder earlier in the week.But it was the VAR call to overturn the penalty on Mohamed Salah that was the main talking point early on.The Egyptian burst forward and was brought down by Brennan Johnson, and a penalty was initially awarded.However, the referee overturned his decision after a review, which Mike Dean thinks was the right call. Who was the best performer in a nervy win against Crystal Palace? 👀 Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images VAR overturning Liverpool penalty was correct callSalah, who looked upset after losing the ball, did not appear to be looking for a penalty when he burst into the box.And speaking to Sky Sports, Dean was of the opinion that Johnson got the ball when making the challenge.He said: “I don’t think it’s a penalty.

Johnson needs to get the ball and Salah’s knocked it past him.“Johnson touches the ball and I don’t even think Salah is looking for a penalty, he just loses his balance and goes down.“It shouldn’t be a penalty and if anything, it’s just outside as well.”Tim Sherwood also commented on the penalty call, agreeing that the Palace player got the ball.He stated: “Johnson is adamant he hasn’t made contact with Salah.“I think he’s dived. It’s on the edge of the box anyway and there’s no contact.

Johnson plays the ball as well. Salah jumps straight up.”It would probably have been harsh on the Eagles to give away a penalty for that, but it was an aggressive challenge from Johnson, who did appear to get the ball when looking at the replays.Aside from the spot-kick appeal, Liverpool struggled to really create much of note in the opening half an hour, but eventually made a breakthrough via Alexander Isak.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox