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Max Mallow

How Did Liverpool Make Six Substitutions Against Southampton?

Mohamed Salah (right) scored twice from the penalty spot against Southampton. | IMAGO/Propaganda Photo

Liverpool defeated Southampton in the Premier League extending their lead atop the table to 16 points ahead of Arsenal's clash with Manchester United.

While the fanfare and excitement of edging closer to a league title, a substitute in the 90th minute arguably garnered more attention online from fans. Jarell Quansah came on for Trent Alexander-Arnold to see out the game, but fans noticed that it was their sixth substitute of the game. Amid fears of having the game ruled out for breaking a rule, the substitution was completely legal even though fans know teams are usually allotted five.

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