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By Tom Blow Diogo Jota insists he’d “rather put the ball in the net” than win a penalty after being criticised by Newcastle legend Alan Shearer. The row between Jota and Shearer started following Liverpool’s 4-2 win against Newcastle on New Year’s Day. Jota won a late penalty in the thrilling Premier League contest after going round Magpies goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and eventually hitting the deck. Referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot, but the decision divided opinion among pundits. There appeared to be minimal contact between Dubravka and Jota – and it took a second for the latter to g…