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Saints boss left frustrated by refereeing decision as Premier League leaders come from behind

Ivan Juric has bemoaned the decision that led to Liverpool taking the lead against Southampton

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 minute ago

Southampton boss Ivan Juric believes that Mohamed Salah should not have been allowed to score the first of his two penalties as Liverpool secured a huge victory.

The Premier League leaders came from behind on Saturday afternoon thanks to a ruthless display right at the start of the second half to run out 3-1 winners and stretch their lead at the top of the table to 16 points.

Darwin Nunez equalised for Liverpool after Will Smallbone had silenced the majority inside Anfield in first-half stoppage time before Salah twice scored from the spot to complete the comeback.

"They reacted really well.

I think the [first] penalty was not a penalty and that changed the match.

I am satisfied with how we played today.

"This cannot be a penalty ever.

I'm sorry it happened because it was 1-1 and it changed the match a little bit.