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Howard Webb: My thoughts on Chelsea’s free-kick against Liverpool
HOWARD WEBB understands why Mark Clattenburg awarded a free-kick that led to Chelsea’s goal against Liverpool at Anfield last night.
David Luiz iconic moments with Chelsea
Chelsea took the lead in the 24th minute when Adam Lallana brought down Eden Hazard outside the area.
The Blues capitalised and David Luiz thundered home while Simon Mignolet was still trying to rearrange his wall.
Former Premier League referee Webb had a debate with BT Sport pundit Steven Gerrard about the awarding of a free-kick.
David Luiz scored Chelsea's opener from a free-kick
Eden Hazard won the free-kick that led to Chelsea's opener against Liverpool
And Webb felt a degree of sympathy for the official.
“From Mark’s position, it is much more difficult to appreciate when he’s got Lallana slightly obscuring Hazard,” Webb told BT Sport.
“I think he was clever but to be honest I can understand why he gave it.
Mark Clattenburg awarded Chelsea a free-kick they scored from
“My conclusion is that it’s not a free kick when he sees it from all the angles.”
Despite Costa missing a late penalty, Chelsea’s draw ensured they went nine points clear at the top of the table.
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