Liverpool given clear VAR verdict after Mo Salah penalty overturned for diving

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SportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah thought he had won Liverpool a penalty in the first-half of the club's clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, only for VAR to overturn itMike Dean has clarified that VAR was right to overturn Liverpool's penalty in the first-half of their match with Crystal Palace on Saturday. While Madley was at the screen, Sky Sports Soccer Saturday pundits were quick to give their verdict for fans watching along at home.Tim Sherwood, explaining the process, said: "It's a breakaway from Mo Salah, he bursts forward, I don't think it should be given.

Brennan Johnson is adamant there is no contact with Mo Salah, if he does it's outside the box"I think he's dived, Johnson makes a dive and Salah goes over, he jumps straight over. Soon as he hits the floor, he's straight up Mo Salah."Former referee Dean also added: "I don't think it's a penalty kick.

I think Johnson's gone in to win the ball, Salah's knocked it past him, Johnson's got a touch on the ball, it's then hit Salah."I don't think Salah's even looking for a penalty, I just think he's lost his balance and gone down. So for me it shouldn't be a penalty kick - and if anything it's probably just outside as well."Madley ultimately back-tracked on his decision, awarding a drop ball for Dean Henderson to collect, while the Premier League Match Centre issued an explanation.