Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted that Liverpool fans threw coin at him at Anfield after Foden’s disallowed goal.
A tense and heated match at Anfield saw Liverpool grab a vital win over Manchester City at Anfield, but the game was not devoid of drama and controversies.
Manchester City were in control of the game, with Liverpool depending on long balls to threaten the City defense.
The high-flying Pep Guardiola-led team were hoping to get something from the game after falling to the Reds in the Community Shield before the Premier League began.
Also, Klopp has not been at his best this season and were 9th on the table after managing just two wins since the beginning of the season.
After a barren first-half draw, with both sides unable to find the back of the net, the game was on for another 45 minutes of play.
There was a moment of controversy after Alisson Becker spilled a pass after coming under intense pressure by the high-pressing Manchester City attack led by Erling Haaland.
Phil Foden was on standby to capitalize on the goalkeeper’s blunder and fire home to give Liverpool the lead.
The goal was controversial. Center referee, Anthony Taylor, alleged that Erling Haaland had fouled Fabinho in the build-up to the goal.
Anthony Taylor halted the game and headed straight to the VAR monitor for a more detailed look at the incident.
Taylor disallowed the goal after the VAR check. It was a series of drama after the referee’s decision.
A fuming Pep Guardiola threw his hands in the air and complained about Anthony Taylor’s decision.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager, in a sheer perfunctory response, said, ” this is Anfield,”
Giddy Liverpool fans responded by appearing to cheer him and clapping after his response to the VAR-disallowed goal.
Guardiola then faced Liverpool fans. He then reciprocated by waving his two arms, urging the Liverpool fans to continue with their wild and mocking cheers.
There are reports that during the scenario, Anfield fans had thrown an object at Pep Guardiola.
Sources close to Manchester City have confirmed the incident, including Pep Guardiola at the post-match press conference.
When asked whether a Liverpool fan had thrown an object at him during the game, Pep Guardiola responded in the affirmative, saying objects were thrown at him, although it did not hit him.
In his usual way of dancing around questions, Guardiola said the crowd needed to be more precise next time to be able to hit him.
“The crowd tried, but they didn’t touch me. Maybe next time they will be better,” he said.
The incident is also expected to be included in the Anthony Taylor’s match report.
📺 Pep Guardiola on Man City being treated unfairly by the referee:
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) October 16, 2022
“This is Anfield.” 🔴 pic.twitter.com/R02hOc2DYA
Liverpool reacts to the incident
Liverpool have reacted angrily to the incident threatening to ban parties involved from Anfield for life.
A statement by the club spokesperson confirms that the club have taken cognizance of the incident and will take appropriate disciplinary measures to forestall future occurrences.
“We are aware of an incident involving objects being thrown into the technical area at today’s game”, the statement read.
Liverpool further condemned the incident, admitting that it was totally unacceptable and that such standards of behavior will not be tolerated.
“This is totally unacceptable behaviour and not the standards of behaviour we expect at Anfield.”
The club spokesperson further added that the club would commence an investigation immediately to pin down those involved and possibly ban them not only from Anfield but from football generally.
“This incident will be fully investigated using CCTV, and those found guilty will be punished, including a lifetime ban from Anfield Stadium and a possible football banning order.”
Jurgen Klopp reacts, apologize to Pep Guardiola
After grabbing a difficult win over the visitors, Jurgen Klopp expressed his dismay with the incident while stating that he was not aware of it. He also apologized on behalf of the home fans.
“Oh, horrible. I am sorry. I apologise for that. I had no idea about it. It never should happen, never.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has condemned the alleged coin-throwing directed at Pep Guardiola and his staff. pic.twitter.com/vY0wy7t87O
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 17, 2022
Meanwhile, the game was action-packed in the second half. Jurgen Klopp was red-carded.
He will not be on the touchline in Liverpool’s next Premier League clash which is against West Ham on October 19.
Klopp had confronted the linesman to voiced his displeasure over what he deemed an unfair decision after Salah was brought down near the Manchester City box.
Anthony Taylor issued a straight Red Card for the former Dortmund and Mainz manager after he nearly confronted the linesman for the overlooked rough tackle on Salah.
Liverpool finally drilled out all three points from Manchester City after Salah’s 76th-minute strike.
It is Manchester City’s first defeat of the season, and they are now 4 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who defeated Leeds 1-0 to extend their lead on the table.
