Arne Slot's complaint heard as ex-referee calls for Premier League investigation
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Liverpool's 3-2 triumph over Newcastle has sparked calls for a Premier League investigation, according to former PGMOL head, Keith Hackett.
The Reds secured all three points thanks to a last-minute winner from young star Rio Ngumoha.
That's the lowest total for a Premier League game in 15 years, since Stoke defeated Blackburn in February 2010.
Former referees' chief Hackett believes these figures are unacceptable and has urged the Premier League to investigate, although he defended referee Simon Hooper.
Speaking to Football Insider, he said: "This is frankly an unacceptable stat – it fails to deliver value for money to the paying fans
I would recommend that the Premier League launch an investigation to determine where time was lost.
"Hooper is an official who likes to keep his interventions to a minimum and create a good game flow
I would suggest that he is not to blame, but clearly can greatly influence the amount of game-time by ensuring the appropriate amount of added time is applied.
"The game has a problem that cannot be overlooked – the Premier League must investigate."
Hackett's opinion comes after Slot complained about the game's lack of flow.
“I'm not too sure if I saw a football match today," said the Liverpool boss
"It was set-piece after set-piece, long throw.
"It didn't have a lot to do with tactics, what I said before the game, but I liked a lot how we stood strong