The Reds looked as though they were heading for a miserable defeat after Virgil van Dijk was sent off for a last-man challenge on Alexander Isak, whilst Anthony Gordon had also put the hosts ahead. Even before Van Dijk’s dismissal, Newcastle thought they were hard done by with Trent Alexander-Arnold also lucky to escape a red.
Following those two incidents, there were a number of exchanges between the two benches. Newcastle assistant manager Tindall in particular took aim at Klopp as he shushed the German by putting his finger to his lips.
Klopp was certainly not quiet come the final whistle though. Darwin Nunez stepped off the bench to secure three points for Liverpool with two late goals.
The Uruguayan’s double strike triggered wild celebrations in the visiting dugout. The exchange is just the latest in a series of digs between the pair over the last few weeks.
Klopp recently joked that Tindall would struggle with the Premier League ’s new rules of assistants not being able to stand at the front of the technical area. He said: “It’s like that in the Champions League anyway. I think it’s only a problem for one team: Newcastle. Sorry!”
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Howe responded to that jibe in his press conference ahead of Sunday’s showdown. He replied: “I wouldn’t say I laugh at the comments.
“Other people can have opinions. That’s fine. I’ve got no issue with that. You just sort of roll with it, let it go and just talk about my team.”
Whilst a number of furious exchanges took place between both benches, it wasn’t quite finished there . Klopp was forced to intervene as Van Dijk left the pitch and had some furious words for the fourth official.
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Referee John Brooks was also the target of a foul-mouthed rant from the Dutch defender. He was spotted saying “f***ing joke” as his red card was confirmed by VAR.
Liverpool and Klopp will now turn their attentions to extending their unbeaten start to the new season next weekend. The Reds welcome Aston Villa to Anfield next Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, Klopp will no doubt be looking forward to the return clash with Newcastle on Merseyside later this season. Anfield was the scene of some more furious exchanges last season vs Newcastle after Fabio Carvalho’s late winner. That match is scheduled to take place on December 30.
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