Klopp slammed by ex-referee for Man United jibe, reminded of Mane, Salah's penalty dives

Liverpool manr Jurgen Klopp created a stir after slamming Manchester United for ir penalty stats following his side's defeat against Southampton in Premier League. His comments invited sharp reactions from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as well. Old Trafford outfit boss has w found support from former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, who has slammed former Borussia Dortmund boss for his penalty comments. 

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Klopp slams Man United penalties' stats, Solskjaer hits back 

Following defeat against Southampton, Klopp went on a rant mode by criticising match officials for t awarding two penalties in second half. He n claimed, "Manchester United had more penalties in two years than me in five and a half years - but [we have] excuses for tonight."

Following Klopp's jibe, Solskjaer hit back, insisting that he never counts number of penalties his rivals are awarded. "I don’t count how many penalties y have, so if y want to spend time on worrying about when we get fouled in box, I don’t spend time on that."

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Mark Clattenburg criticises Klopp, reminds of Liverpool penalties' tactics 

But former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has slammed Reds manr for being critical of officials. Clattenburg, who has officiated 292 Premier League games, was firm on his claims that match officials do t favour Man United. He insists Old Trafford outfit were never favoured, even during Sir Alex Ferguson's era. 

Clattenburg has accused Klopp of playing mind games ahead of Liverpool vs Man United top-of--table clash. "But if he was highlighting ease with which some United players go down in penalty area n, yes, I believe he was making a valid point. Even if it does igre similar suspicions about some of his stars."

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Liverpool vs Man United top-of--table clash on Sunday 

"He sounds like a hypocrite if he is suggesting United’s players are looking to win penalties. likes of Mo Salah and (Sadio) Mane are just as capable of employing similar tactics", wrote former official in his column for Mail Online. Following victory against Burnley, Man United claimed top spot, managing a three-point lead over defending champions, with two sides set to square off on Sunday. 

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