Premier League urged to investigate ‘unacceptable’ Liverpool and Newcastle match decisions

Liverpool’s dramatic 3-2 win at Newcastle sparked controversy over excessive stoppages. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett called for a Premier League inquiry into the match’s fragmented flow, with the ball in play for just 40.8%, a 15-year Premier League low. Hackett absolved referee Simon Hooper, urging the league to investigate the lost time.

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