Liverpool’s dominant march toward the Premier League title hit an unexpected moment of confusion during their clash against Southampton, leaving fans puzzled—and even concerned—about a potential points deduction. The Reds made what appeared to be six substitutions, exceeding the usual five allowed in a match. So, was this a costly mistake, or was there a valid explanation?

Liverpool fans can breathe easy—there will be no points deduction over the six substitutions made during their recent match against Southampton. While some supporters feared a costly mistake, the extra substitution was fully within Premier League rules due to Southampton’s use of a concussion substitution.

When Jan Bednarek left the field for Southampton after a head injury, Premier League regulations allowed Liverpool to make an additional substitution, bringing their total to six.

Despite initial confusion—especially from Mohamed Salah, who reportedly tried to stop the change—the club followed all league protocols.

This means Liverpool’s title charge remains on track, with no off-field complications to worry about.