Everyone is saying the same thing about Liverpool’s penalty against Everton

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Everyone is saying the same thing about Liverpool’s penalty against Everton

We’ve been here before, haven’t we?

Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton met for the second time in the space of a month, this time in the FA Cup after a 1-1 draw in the league between the two at the start of December.

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In the first encounter the Reds dominated proceedings but were pegged back by Wayne Rooney’s penalty following Dejan Lovren’s rather soft foul on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Reuters Lovren was adjudged to have fouled Calvert-Lewin[/caption]

So what would happen tonight?

Well, for Liverpool fans anyway, it was a sense of retribution.

The Reds were awarded a dubious spotkick of their own at exactly the same end of the ground when Adam Lallana appeared to be hauled down by Mason Holgate.

Do you think that Holgate's challenge on Lallana warranted a penalty?

James Milner does the business from the spot to get his first goal of the season… #FACup pic.twitter.com/t4tfYkAscI

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 5, 2018

Reuters Milner converted from the spot[/caption]

James Milner converted from 12 yards to give the hosts the lead at half time – and social media felt it was a case of ‘déjà vu’:

So soft penalty for Liverpool.
To me, that is called compensation for this one that was awarded to Everton https://t.co/GEQl5fttGB

— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) January 5, 2018

It's more of a penalty than the one on Calvert Lewin last month

— John Bradley (@jbradleymedia) January 5, 2018

Calvert-Lewin must agree with tonight’s penalty award.

— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) January 5, 2018

Very soft penalty, but only as much as the one against Lovren was: you put your arms up, you give the referee a decision to make. Good advantage played by the referee too.

— Steven Chicken (@StevenChicken) January 5, 2018

HAHAHAHA SOFT PENALTY WAS IT BOYS?!? #LFC #LIVEVE pic.twitter.com/VpTenbpKC1

— fLuke. (@_ShutUpLuke) January 5, 2018

Soft penalty at the Anfield Road end is it

— Gilles (@gillesoffthenet) January 5, 2018

Soft penalty I hear Everton fans saying pic.twitter.com/MoyuU35Mle

— – (@Ifcjay) January 5, 2018

Them getting a soft penalty in December, we do in January. pic.twitter.com/pgDIm7feLj

— Lewis (@FRSLewis) January 5, 2018

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Sir Alex Ferguson says Arsene Wenger’s record will never be beaten

The final Premier League game of 2017 was a frustrating one for Arsenal, with West Brom securing a late draw thanks to a controversial penalty. 

The result means Arsene Wenger’s side will end the year in fifth position – three points off fourth-placed Liverpool.

Difficult day for Wenger

But there was something to smile about for Wenger, as the game marked his 811th Premier League game as manager – surpassing former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of 810.

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And Fergie believes Wenger’s tally, wherever it ends, will stand the test of time.

Congratulations, Arsene Wenger!

The @Arsenal manager eclipses Sir Alex Ferguson's #PL record #WBAARS pic.twitter.com/FwXrwP488V

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 31, 2017

Speaking via the League Managers’ Association, Fergie said: “I applaud Arsene on surpassing my record of managing 810 Premier League games.

“It is a fantastic milestone which has required the highest standards of dedication and professional management to achieve. I doubt his record, whatever it turns out to be, will ever be beaten.

“Congratulations on a truly remarkable career and great service to football and Arsenal FC.”

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He’s probably right, y’know. 

Old foes

Wenger is considered a dying breed, having managed the Gunners for more than 20 years.

He joined from Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight back in 1996, and has since overseen three Premier League titles – including their undefeated 2003-2004 season – as well as a record seven FA Cup wins.

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Wenger’s long spell at Arsenal is in stark contrast of the life and times of a Premier League manager, where sackings are commonplace.

Of the current bunch, Eddie Howe and Sean Dyche have been at Bournemouth and Burnley respectively for over five years, although they’ve both had spells in the Championship in that time.

Stoke’s Mark Hughes is next on the list, having been at the club since May 2013 – although he’s currently under pressure.

Arsene Wenger makes #PL history pic.twitter.com/uE6BKTU9aq

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 31, 2017

Wenger; the last of a dying breed?

Yup, we reckon so.

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