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Controversial Non-Call: Paqueta's Reckless Lunge on Mac Allister

The opening exchanges of Liverpool’s Premier League clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium were marred by a controversial incident involving West Ham’s Brazilian playmaker Lucas Paqueta and Liverpool’s Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. In a challenge that could have easily warranted a red card, Paqueta launched himself recklessly into a lunge on Mac Allister, catching the Liverpool man over the top of his ankle without getting anywhere near the ball.