KLOPP'S KICK IN THE GUTS

Published date11 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
But the Liverpool boss still believes a point against Pep Guardiola's champions proves his side are real PREMIER LEAGUE title contenders

Alexis Mac Allister's cored from the spot to cancel out John Stones' opener but the Argentina ace was then denied another penalty late on when Jeremy Doku's high foot hit his chest.

Klopp said: "It was 100% penalty. They will find an explanation. It was 100% foul in all areas of the pitch and a yellow card.

"All the people with ipads around me were 'wow, clear'. Maybe they can hide behind the phrase it is not clear and obvious.

"Why would the guy in the VAR studio think that is not clear and obvious?

"What must you have for lunch if you think that is not clear and obvious? I'm really not angry, it's just the situation.

"It is of course a penalty but we didn't get it and that is fine."

The draw means Arsenal stay top of the table on goal differenceahead of Liverpool, with Pep Guardiola's City just a point behind. in third.

It was an absorbing clash at Anfield with...

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