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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

'I didn’t lie' - Every word Jurgen Klopp said on Paul Tierney, Liverpool goal celebration and FA punishment

Jurgen Klopp shared his side of the story relating to his touchline antics and Paul Tierney criticism attached to Liverpool's 4-3 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur.

Frustrated by Paul Tierney's decision not to award a free-kick in the Reds' favour after Mohamed Salah's shirt was tugged by Ben Davies, Spurs went up the other end of the pitch and scored an equaliser after winning a foul of their own in a dangerous position.

Richarlison's celebrations were short-lived, however, as Liverpool struck just 99 seconds later to secure three points and spark a wild celebration from Klopp along the touchline. Sprinting and gesturing in the direction of fourth official John Brooks, the Liverpool boss let out the anger that had built up due to Tierney's role in Spurs' third goal moments earlier.

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