Darwin Nunez and Pep Guardiola forced apart by Jurgen Klopp after ugly FT spat
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Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had to be pulled apart from each other at full-time.
Jurgen Klopp's side managed to snatch a dramatic draw against last season's Treble winners. A wonderful 25-yard strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold saw the Reds' cancel out Erling Haaland's first half goal, which was also his record 50th Premier League goal in 48 matches.
Ironically, this encounter was surprisingly controversy free, with both sides not being on the end of any contentious decisions throughout the match. However, tensions seemed to overboil when the final whistle went.
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When Klopp and Guardiola embraced each other at the end of the match, Nunez appeared to say something to the ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager. It was unclear what the Uruguayan striker said to the City boss, but whatever it was, it certainly irked the Catalan.
Guardiola was ushered away by one of Klopp's assistants, while Nunez was placed into what appeared to be a mild bear hug by the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager. After the former Benfica attacker was moved away from Guardiola, Klopp walked back over to his familiar rival for another kind word.
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In the end, the incident ended with both Premier League managers smiling and laughing with each other on the sidelines. If anything, Guardiola's final exchange with Klopp was the calmest he was throughout the match.
As Liverpool edged their way back into the game, Guardiola was repeatedly seen squatting down by his bench in nerves. The look of worry and nervousness on his face did not pass, as he appeared to sense Liverpool were finding a route back.
City are currently leading the Premier League, but they will drop down to second if Arsenal overcome Brentford. Meanwhile, Liverpool remained in second place, but will fall down as low as fourth if the Gunners and Tottenham both win their matches against the Bees and Aston Villa respectively.
As tight as the top four is, there is a feeling in the Premier League that it will be another title race between Liverpool and City. If Nunez and Guardiola's exchange is anything to go by, then there is still plenty of needle between the two sides.
More to follow.
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- Liverpool FC
- Pep Guardiola
- Premier League
- Jurgen Klopp
- Manchester City FC
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