Arne Slot Questions 'Odd' Referee Decision as Liverpool Survive West Ham Scare

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The second period brought a West Ham resurgence and ‘surprising’ refereeing as Arne Slot questions key decisions made late in the game.

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Liverpool started the game like they had something to prove after their 2-3 defeat away at Fulham.

Mo Salah looked his vibrant self as his deft touches and feints left West Ham Defenders searching for answers.

His powerful turn and run down the wing to assist Luis Diaz capped off a dominant start from Liverpool.

Everything looked set for a comfortable afternoon at Anfield.

We’ve seen them given for far less.

With Liverpool 1-0 up a corner was delivered into the West Ham penalty area.

Long balls over the top of the Liverpool line found runners in Bowen and Kudus with an alarming frequency.

Allisson’s strong presence in 1-on-1 situations led to two fine saves as Liverpool began to change their approach.

After making defensive substitutions, the Reds now desperately themselves needing another to prevent further criticism and added pressure from the press.

Arsenal had drawn 1-1 at home to Brentford and Liverpool had to capitalise.

Had Liverpool not gone on to win the game with a late Virgil Van Dijk header, Liverpool Fans would’ve been fuming with some of the refereeing decisions.

The Manager certainly had his say.

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Arne Slot is earning a reputation of not being afraid to question refereeing decisions.

However, the point stands.

This weekends results leave Liverpool needing just 2 wins from the next 6 in order to mathematically rule out Arsenal’s chances

Importantly, the Gunners have taken their focus off of an improbable League comeback and are now fully focused on their Champions League campaign.

It is now only a matter of time for Liverpool and Arne Slot.