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‘Salah has previous but he didn’t dive’ – Liverpool star earned Cardiff penalty, says Murphy

Mohamed Salah has “previous” when it comes to going to ground, says Danny Murphy, but the Liverpool star did not dive late on at Cardiff and deserved the penalty he was awarded.

With the Reds leading the Bluebirds by a solitary goal heading into the final 10 minutes, Jurgen Klopp’s side got the big call they wanted.

Salah tangled with Sean Morrison inside the box, with the Cardiff captain wrapping his arms around the Egyptian before he hit the deck.

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Martin Atkinson pointed to the spot, much to the disgust of Neil Warnock who likened Liverpool’s forward star forward to Olympic diver Tom Daley and gave his tumble a “9.