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Joe Cole says Crystal Palace were denied a 'nailed-on penalty' against Liverpool even though VAR claimed Virgil van Dijk's grab on Marc Guehi 'had no impact on the play'

Ex-Liverpool star Joe Cole believes that his former side were lucky not to give away a penalty kick during Saturday's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Reds captain Virgil van Dijk appeared to grab the arm of Marc Guehi as the Palace defender attempted to get on the end of a Trevoh Chalobah flick following a corner.

But referee Simon Hooper did not point to the spot, before the VAR backed up his decision.

The Premier League Match Centre later explained why the VAR had felt it was not a penalty.