Why Liverpool’s Misstep Won’t Shed Points…

Hold onto your foam fingers, football fans! Liverpool, the lovely lot from Merseyside, have found themselves caught in a whirlwind of talk about a potential points deduction. It’s all because Arne Slot and his crew thought the Merseyside derby was more of a WWE event than a football match. Their antics earned them some hefty fines, and even gossip about a points docking entered the chat.

The former big cheese of English referees, Hackett, has suggested that such shenanigans might eventually cost teams like Liverpool some much-needed points. Just imagine the chaos! He wants referees to run to the tunnels faster than players bolt towards the buffet after the final whistle. A move he thinks could cool down the game faster than an ice bath.

But fear not, Liverpool fans! There’s no formal rulebook entry for point penalties over a manager’s antics yet. The footy script is currently focused on financial fancy footwork, like the naughty overspending by Everton in 2020-21 or misreporting sponsorship deals. So, for now, Klopp and company can keep their points – as long as they keep their elbows tucked and their checkbooks in check!