Former referee Dermot Gallagher has branded James Milner's challenge on Fabian Schar in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday as a 'really good tackle' and says it wasn't a foul.
The Reds beat Eddie Howe's side in the early kick-off this weekend to keep the heat on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Naby Keita 's goal proved to be the difference on the day, but sections of the Newcastle support felt there was a foul in the build up to the goal.
Liverpool midfielder Milner won back possession with a challenge on the Newcastle defender, which led to a move that ended with Keita slotting an effort beyond Martin Dubravka. Referee Andre Marriner waved play on and after a VAR check, the goal was given.
