Mohamed Salah saw his shouts for a first-half penalty during Liverpool's clash with Manchester City turned down, with Gary Neville giving his verdict on Bernardo Silva's challenge
James Findlater Content Editor
17:31, 08 Feb 2026
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marc Guehi of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Mohamed Salah was denied a penalty during the first half of Liverpool's game against Manchester City(Image: Getty Images)
Gary Neville has dismissed Mohamed Salah’s shout for a penalty during the first half of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City.
The Egyptian was denied the chance to give the Reds the lead from the spot, despite seemingly being pulled back by Bernardo Silva from a set-piece. Craig Pawson waved away the initial shouts from Liverpool, although the incident was reviewd by VAR.
After a short check, Pawson’s on-field decision was confirmed, with former Manchester United captain Neville agreeing while commentating on the game for Sky Sports - although he did suggest that Salah might have had his City counterpart more than a little worried.
“I don’t think there’s enough in it, I think there’s a little bit of a panic from Bernardo Silva because he thinks ‘oh no, he’s going to score’,” Neville said.
“But I think he lets go in time, and he just feels that hand on his shoulder doesn’t he, the Egyptian, and goes down.
“I don’t think it’s enough. Yeah, he’s not going to get that.”
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