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“I’m completely biased, obviously, towards Leicester but i do think it was 2-1 because…..”- Gary Linker wasn’t really convinced by Leicester defeat given his verdict why Southampton should have been awarded PENALTY late in the second half providing a solid Justifications for his claim
Gary Lineker acknowledged that Leicester City were “very lucky” to avoid a penalty call during their 3-2 victory over Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League. He expressed sympathy for Russell Martin’s team after yet another loss at St Mary’s.
On *The Rest is Football* podcast, the former England striker suggested that referee Anthony Taylor may have erred by not awarding Southampton a penalty late in the second half, when Jordan Ayew pulled Paul Onuachu’s shirt in the box following a corner.
Leicester had received a penalty earlier in the match for a shirt pull when Ryan Fraser was sent off for a foul on Jamie Vardy, who was poised to score.
Lineker pointed out that Southampton’s denied penalty could have significantly impacted the game’s outcome, especially as they were leading 2-1 at that moment. “I’m biased towards Leicester, but I completely agree,” he said. “Leicester were very fortunate with that decision. While it was right to award the penalty at the other end, it was a critical moment. If Southampton had scored, it would have made it 3-1, which would have changed everything.”
He added, “I definitely feel some sympathy for Russell Martin, his team, and their fans.”
Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo had put Southampton ahead with two goals by halftime, but Leicester fought back after the break with strikes from Facundo Buonanotte and Jamie Vardy, with Ayew completing their comeback in injury time.
The defeat left Southampton at the bottom of the Premier League table, winless after eight matches. This loss has raised further questions about Martin’s future as manager, although the 38-year-old has stated that he is not worried about being dismissed following the game.
Next weekend, Southampton will face reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
