By the end of the game, Brighton's first-half penalty was merely an afterthought for Liverpool on an afternoon of high drama at the Amex Stadium.
Neco Williams was adjudged to have fouled Aaron Connolly in the first period, with the young Liverpool full-back caught out after a sharp turn.
That was only the start of the controversy however, as the champions had two goals disallowed, before Brighton were handed a stoppage-time penalty in the 1-1 draw.
On the first penalty, BT Sport pundit Joe Cole claimed it was the correct decision, while suggesting it was something Williams needs to learn from: “That’s a lesson for young Williams there. “In the box, in the Premier League, players will be clever enough to use their body, get across you.
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