Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Mark Clattenburg confirms Aleksandar Mitrovic was offside, but says Mohamed Salah’s goal still should have been disallowed

Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Mark Clattenburg confirms Aleksandar Mitrovic was offside, but says Mohamed Salah’s goal still should have been disallowed
Liverpool’s opening goal in their defeat of Fulham was ‘illegal’, according to former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.Mohamed Salah netted the first in a 2-0 win over the last-placed club in controversial circumstances, finishing past Sergio Rico just 14 seconds after Fulham had a goal disallowed.3

Salah fired Liverpool closer to another three points

Aleksandar Mitrovic, the forward, thought he had fired the visitors in front after heading Tom Cairney’s delivery past Alisson, but he was adjudged to have been in an offside position when the ball was played into the area.Alisson quickly restarted play with nearly the entire Fulham team out of position, and just moments later Salah had sent a neat finish into the back of their net.On review it was hard to tell if Mitrovic was offside or not, given television footage appeared to show he was, at worst, in line with Andy Robertson, the deepest of Liverpool’s defenders.3

It was the tightest of decisions against Fulham

However, former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg insists Mitrovic was in an offside position.In the Daily Mail, Clattenburg says: “A part of the body that can score a goal only needs to be in an offside position and in this case, Aleksandar Mitrovic is marginally off.“His side and shoulder are behind the last defender, so that was the right call from the assistant.”Nonetheless, Salah’s goal SHOULD have been ruled out, as Liverpool broke the rules in the build-up to his finish. “When Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson takes the free-kick,” Clattenburg continues, “the ball is moving and therefore it is illegal.“A retake should have been given by referee Paul Tierney. Instead, play was allowed to carry on and Fulham were punished.“After his header, Mitrovic started his celebration too.Getty3

Alisson broke the laws of the game as he started the move which led to Salah’s goal

“In situations when a tight offside has been given and a team is celebrating, usually the referee will delay the match to make sure all players are ready for the retake.“On this occasion, Tierney didnt and Liverpool capitalised.”Xherdan Shaqiri added a second for Liverpool in the second half to secure three points that sent them to the top of the Premier League table. However, the Reds were knocked back down to second later in the day when Manchester City defeated their local rivals United in the Manchester derby.

---

The Premier League's Elite Player Performance Plan was introduced in 2012 with the aim of producing more and better homegrown players. It consists of four key functions - Games Programme, Education, Coaching and Elite Performance.
Premier League Clubs - Fixtures, Results, Stats & Profiles

---

Beckham attempts to lure Barcelona star to Inter Miami for debut MLS campaign talkSPORT 14:00 David Beckham Wants To Sign Luis Suarez For MLS Franchise Inter Miami SPORTbible 12:39 David Beckham makes Luis Suarez offer to join Inter Miami for debut MLS season JOE.co.uk 08:58

---

West Brom 1-0 Aston Villa (2-2 agg, 3-4 pens): Villans book dramatic Wembley return Villa tried to get back into the game through skipper Grealish. Jay Rodriguez shot straight at Steer
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa (2-2

---

Eden Hazard hints at leaving Chelsea: 3 transfer destinations that make the most sense, plus the top odds to sign him If the Belgian superstar leaves, where could he go?
How Is Christian Pulisic Going To Fit In At Chelsea?

---

The Anfield club also gave Robbie Fowler an emotional return in January, when he signed from Manchester City. Four goals in the season run-in earnt him an extra season on Merseyside. Whilst Fowler continued, Alan Shearer retired at the end of the season.

---

Ashley Young backed to become new Manchester United captain after Antonio Valencia exit, Pogba and Smalling also in the running Talksport Man Utd fans RAGE at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer captaincy
Ashley Young: Manchester United condemn racist abuse of

---

Frank Lampard's first season as manager will end with a Championship play-off final after his Derby side edged out Leeds United in an incredible semi-final. Leading 1-0 from the first leg at
Leeds United F.C. - Wikipedia

---

Nantes have complained to Fifa after Cardiff failed to pay Emiliano Sala's transfer fee Credit: AFP. The Welsh side were due to make the payment by February 5 and then had a later deadline of
Emiliano Sala: Nantes Appeal To FIFA As Cardiff City Refuse

---

Scott Groom analyses what the future holds for Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi as the two strikers have returned to Melwood for pre-season training. The summer transfer window is always a period of great change at any football club, but this pre-season feels like another one of large change at Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Daniel Sturridge - Latest news, transfers, pictures, video

---

Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfer advice for Gameweek 32, including Manchester United and Chelsea stars by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 29 Mar The football returns after an international break and it's back with a bang thanks to a huge double gameweek.
Fantasy Premier League tips: Last-minute transfers, bargains

---

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joined gospel choir Gospeloke on stage at club's parade Guardiola got into the spirit of things, singing and dancing along to Madonna's Like A Prayer
Why Man City boss Pep Guardiola is frustrated about failure

---

Benjamin Mendy: Man City defender has won six trophies despite playing just 22 matches Susan D Benoit May 14, 2019 No Comments The French left-back, who has missed much of this campaign for Manchester City with another serious knee injury, has made just 22 appearances in all competitions for club and country in the last year.
Benjamin Mendy - Wikipedia

---