‘SOFT’ PEN WAS RIGHT DECISION

AARON CRESSWELL cut through the controversy surrounding Mo Salah’s penalty by admitting the officials got it right. West HHam boss David MoyMoyes was fuming afafter the game, iinsisting the Liverpool player had “dived” aadding: “It’s not ththe sort of football I wantwan to be involved in.” But Cresswell (above) acknowledged that VAR had a chance to overturn referee Kevin Friend’s decision, but didn’t because there was clear contact from defender Arthur Masuaku, who didn’t win the ball. “It looked soft, but VAR’s there for a reason and I’m sure it was the right decision,” said Cresswell.

That penalty changed the game and allowed the champions to take control of the contest, as their pressure eventually told with a late winner.

But Cresswell (above) added: “We’re actually disappointed to leave here with nothing.

“So to come to Anfield and feel disappointed is a sign of progress.

“We are showing we are a decent side, and it is frustrating we didn’t get more. On another night we could have got something.”