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George Flood

Why Liverpool press conference cancelled after Arne Slot sent off following Merseyside derby chaos

Dismissed: Liverpool boss Arne Slot was sent off by referee Michael Oliver at Goodison Park - (Action Images via Reuters)

Liverpool did not conduct a post-match press conference following Wednesday’s chaotic Merseyside derby clash with Everton after manager Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were both sent off after the full-time whistle.

The seething Reds boss and his senior No2 were each shown straight red cards in quick succession by referee Michael Oliver during wild scenes that followed the last-ever meeting between the two rivals at Goodison Park, which ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw after Mohamed Salah’s late goal was cancelled out by an emphatic last-gasp equaliser from James Tarkowski that led to some home fans spilling onto the pitch.

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