Liverpool’s James Milner misses penalty against Southampton as divided fans reacts on Twitter

TWITTER users have been having their say on Liverpool’s controversial penalty against Southampton.

The Reds had the opportunity to go 1-0 up at Anfield following an apparent handball from Jack Stephens even though it looked to have come off his shoulder.

But James Milner missed his spot-kick and Liverpool are now sweating over their place in next season’s Champions League.

However, the incident has divided football fans, with some claiming that Liverpool were lucky to win the penalty.

Others insist Stephens made a bad error and it was fully deserved, and the battle will surely rage on throughout the afternoon.

@andystreacle said: “Death, taxes & penalty to Liverpool.”

@jonic1986 noted: “It didn’t seem to be penalty in the first place so that save was well deserved.”

@domhunt wrote: “Liverpool being awarded a contentious penalty at the Kop… surely not.”

@GMalyon added: “Very generous penalty given to Liverpool by Madley!”

But others were convinced the decision was correct, with @AFC_Harry34 saying: “Needless handball, so poor from Southampton.”

@shedlemon noted: “Stupid penalty to give away.”

@JBedding wrote: “That penalty is an absolute gift to Liverpool, been awful and that’s a get out of jail free card.”

@JackLebeau66 added: “Looked a clear penalty to Liverpool to me! Makes a change to say that.”