Arne Slot hits out at Crystal Palace referee over controversial Daniel Munoz goal

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot criticizes the referee over Daniel Munoz’s controversial goal for Crystal Palace, with Liverpool furious over the decision in the 3-1 clash

Arne Slot was clearly angry with Crystal Palace's goal against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Arne Slot did not hold back in his assessment of the officiating after Liverpool clash with Crystal Palace F.C., as he criticized the referee over the controversial goal scored by Daniel Munoz that sparked frustration from the home side.

Freddie Woodman remained on the ground after appearing to catch his studs in the turf while denying Ismaila Sarr. With the goalkeeper stranded, Daniel Muñoz fired into an empty net from distance, prompting furious protests from Liverpool. Slot confronted Oliver Glasner and the officials, arguing that play should have been stopped with Woodman down injured.

Speaking to BBC's Match of the Day after the game, Slot said: "It was a lot more nervy because of the goal. I don't think we deserved to concede it in that fashion. Palace were much more in the game than the 2-0 showed. Is there a game we play where there isn't talk point about the referee?"

On Munoz's goal, the Dutchman added: "The number of times I've played against a team and then a player is on the floor and the referee blows the whistle. It happened against Man Utd when Mac Allister was on the floor, they played on and Macca needed five stitches afterwards. I don't blame them, by the way, the referee should stop the game.

"It's going to become a tactic to pretend you're injured so the referee stops the play. He did it about four times today. Munoz, I think it's 50-50 because some players wouldn't have taken the shot. Some players would stop and some would score. I don't blame him as much as I blame the referee."

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