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MARK CLATTENBURG: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal should NOT have counted against Crystal Palace... and referee should've stuck with 'spot-on' call over Diogo Jota penalty

Crystal Palace have every right to be peeved that Liverpool’s second goal was allowed to stand.

When Andy Robertson played the ball into the box, Roberto Firmino was clearly in an offside position. Firmino jumped and made a clear attempt to meet the cross.

If he hadn’t been there, Palace left back Tyrick Mitchell would have headed clear, so the Liverpool striker was interfering with play.

Consequently the ball reached Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored. VAR should have intervened.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored Liverpool's second goal, but it should not have counted

Kevin Friend should have stood by his decision

Kevin Friend should have stood by his decision of ‘no penalty’.