We Were Denied A Clear Penalty - Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez - 7M sport

We Were Denied A Clear Penalty - Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Goal.com

Spaniard angry Fabregas' handball at the death was not punished...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez feels his side were denied a clear penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Abou Diaby's second-half header gave the Gunners all three points but the Spaniard thinks his side should have been awarded a spot-kick in stoppage time.

Steven Gerrard's free kick hit Cesc Fabregas' hand but referee Howard Webb waved play on.

Asked if it should have been a penalty, Benitez told Sky Sports: "I think so. I think that it was very clear.

"The referee said to our players to be careful and not put your hands too high. It was unbelievable to see the replay and how he could not see it.

"I think we have to analyse the game on not just one decision. Clearly it was a mistake, but the game was difficult against a good team."

Benitez added: "I think in the second half we were pushing and could have got at least a point."



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