Mohamed Salah slammed as Liverpool star accused of diving vs Crystal Palace

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed Salah has come under fire after the Liverpool star was accused of diving during the clash against Crystal Palace which later saw a penalty decision being overturnedTim Sherwood accused Mohamed Salah of divingTim Sherwood has accused Mohamed Salah of diving after Liverpool was awarded a penalty in the first half against Crystal Palace, with the decision later overturned by VAR.Liverpool thought it had a chance to take the lead midway through the first half at Anfield when Salah went down under a challenge from Brennan Johnson inside the penalty area. However, the Palace winger insisted he had made contact with the ball as he immediately protested the decision to referee Andy Madley.After a brief delay, Madley was sent to the pitchside monitor by VAR to review the incident.

Following the review, the decision was overturned, with replays showing that Brennan Johnson had made contact with the ball before any challenge on Mohamed Salah.READ MORE: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Slot names attacking XI, updates from Anfield, Isak puts Reds aheadREAD MORE: Arne Slot reveals how close Alisson came to Liverpool return vs Crystal PalaceSpeaking on Soccer Saturday, Sherwood critcized Salah's decision-making, insisting that Johnson didn't make contact with the 33-year-old. "Johnson is adamant he hasn't made contact with Salah" said the ex-Tottenham manager.

"I think he's dived. It's on the edge of the box anyway and there's no contact.