Cole Palmer's penalty record is impressive, or it was at one point. The Chelsea playmaker had a perfect record from the spot in the Premier League before his team was awarded another during Sunday's visit to Leicester. Palmer's 13th attempt, however, proved unlucky, as he was denied by Mads Hermansen, who easily saved his latest effort from 12 yards. Will the England international get back on track soon?
Ivan Juric, manager of Southampton, feels Liverpool should have been given a penalty in the second half of their 3-1 loss at Anfield on Saturday.
Will Smallbone gave the Saints an unexpected lead in stoppage time of the first half, but Darin Nunez quickly erased the lead.
Mo Salah scored two penalty penalties in the second half to give Liverpool the victory, but Juric thought the first one was unfair.
There didn't appear to be much in the area as Smallbone and Nunez collided, but referee Lewis Smith gave the penalty.
Juric, the Southampton manager, is furious at Liverpool's penalty call.
"They responded quite well," Juric said to BBC Sport. "We had some excellent first-half situations. The match was altered, in my opinion, by the [first] penalty, which was not a penalty. I'm happy with the way we performed today.
"This can never be a punishment. Since it was 1-1 and somewhat altered the outcome, I apologize for what happened. Many of our young players aspire to mature and get better.
"We must fight as we do now, even if we lose."
With just nine points from 28 games, Southampton is still firmly planted at the bottom of the Premier League standings. With ten games left, Liverpool increased their lead at the top to 16 points.
It won't be until April before the Reds play in the Premier League again. Meanwhile, they play Newcastle in the League Cup final and host PSG at Anfield for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 match.
"This can never be a punishment. Since it was 1-1 and somewhat altered the outcome, I apologize for what happened. Many of our young players aspire to mature and get better.
"We must fight as we do now, even if we lose."
With just nine points from 28 games, Southampton is still firmly planted at the bottom of the Premier League standings. With ten games left, Liverpool increased their lead at the top to 16 points.
It won't be until April before the Reds play in the Premier League again. Meanwhile, they play Newcastle in the League Cup final and host PSG at Anfield for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 match.
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