Jurgen Klopp Breaks Silence After Picking Up Red Card vs Man City for Chasing Down Linesman During Tense Clash

• Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he deserved the red card he picked up during Liverpool's Premier League clash against Man City
• Tempers flared in the closing stages of the fixture, after the Reds failed to win a free kick when Bernado Silva brought down Mohamed Salah in City's half
• The Reds managed to secure a vital 1-0 win over the reigning champions, with Salah's 76th minute strike enough to down Pep Guardiola's charges

Jurgen Klopp has finally broken his silence following his red card during Liverpool's Premier League clash against Man City.

The Reds boss earned himself a ban from the touchline after aiming a barrage of choice words at the nearside linesman, during the tense Sunday clash.

According to The Mirror, Klopp was dissatisfied that a foul was not given after Bernardo Silva challenged Mohamed Salah in the City half.

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The decision did not go down well with the Liverpool manager, who resolved to confront the linesman.

However, his antics eventually saw him sent off, with centre referee Anthony Taylor wasting no time to show Klopp a red card.

Reacting to his sending-off, Klopp admitted that his actions deserved the referee's decision.

"In the end, probably deserved," Klopp told Sky Sports of his red card.

"But you cannot have this situation. It is the clearest foul I ever saw in front of the linesman and he is not bothered. It is clear," he added.

Meanwhile, the entire situation was a bittersweet experience for Klopp as his charges managed to secure a 1-0 vital win over the reigning champions.

Mohamed Salah was Liverpool's match hero, with his 76th minute strike enough to earn his side the three points.

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The Merseysiders will now be hoping to build on the momentum when they play West Ham United in their next league outing.

Guardiola's strange comments about Liverpool

Sports Brief earlier reported on Pep Guardiola making an odd assessment about Liverpool ahead of their showdown on Sunday.

Guardiola said that under no circumstances should anyone underestimate the Reds. He said Klopp's men are City's biggest test so far this season, despite Liverpool's terrible start to the season.

The Reds have won two league games this season and Man City's clash could make or break their season.