Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory against Southampton, coming from a goal down to establish a formidable 16-point lead over Arsenal. The match saw an underwhelming first half for Liverpool, with Southampton's Smallbone striking first just before halftime. After a motivating team talk, the Reds turned the tide with Darwin Nunez equalizing in the 51st minute, followed by two penalties converted by Mo Salah. Despite the win, former referee Mike Dean criticized the decision to allow Southampton's goal, insisting Smallbone was offside in the lead-up.
I'm just worried about the goal. They've obviously checked it with VAR, but I've looked at it three or four times, I'm convinced it is offside. The Southampton player has gone to challenge the keeper, it's touched his foot and gone forward and Smallbone's left foot seems to be in front of the defender.
After an angry team talk at the break, Arne Slot's side came out with much more intent in the second half. Nunez equalised in the 51st minute before winning a penalty slotted in by top scorer Mo Salah.
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