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Neil Warnock insists top clubs 'get away with MURDER' as he slates referee Kevin Friend for giving Liverpool a controversial VAR penalty after Diogo Jota collided with Vicente Guaita

Neil Warnock has criticised referees Kevin Friend and Pawson for awarding Liverpool a controversial penalty against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory after Friend reversed his decision and awarded the Reds a penalty in the 89th minute following Diogo Jota's collision with Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

Warnock says Friend and Pawson (VAR) 'let themselves down massively' and questioned the competency of referees in general, claiming they let the 'top clubs get away with murder'.

Neil Warnock criticised Kevin Friend and Craig Pawson for awarding Liverpool a penalty
He awarded the Reds a penalty in the 89th minutes after Jota's collided with Vicente Guaita

The Eagles trailed 2-1 to Jurgen Klopp's side when the incident took place.