Published 17:20 IST, December 17th 2020
Tim Sherwood embarrassed after 'I'm not worried about this corner' before Firmino winner
Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was left red-faced after stating that he wasn't worried about the corner moments before Roberto Firmino scored the winner.
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Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood h a moment to forget during Liverpool vs Tottenham clash at Anfield on Wednesday. 51-year-old was working as a pundit for Amazon Prime on ir live cover of night's Premier League action and was left embarrassed shortly after Roberto Firmi sealed win for Liverpool. Reds won 2-1, extending ir vant to three points at top of table.
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Tim Sherwood pundit: Ex-Spurs boss left embarrassed moments before Firmi goal
Tim Sherwood was left redfaced on TV after Roberto Firmi scored 89th winner for Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night. Sherwood, who was on commentary duty, claimed that he wasn't worried about Liverpool's 90th-minute corner against Spurs. 51-year-old said, "Ar corner. I'm t too worried about this corner. I mean, it might come back to bite me here but I think Tottenham have got dominancy in air re. I'm t sure anyone can get ir he on first ball for Liverpool... apart from that one".
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Tim Sherwood's words soon came back to bite him as he feared, as Roberto Firmi rose highest to thump home a bullet match-winning heer, leaving Sherwood's fellow pundits such as Robbie Sav in fits of giggles. Brazilian international's goal sparked wild scenes at Anfield, as Reds celebrated ir return to top of Premier League. Jurgen Klopp basked in his side's late winner, while Mourinho was visibly disappointed after his side conceded a late defeat. two were involved in a heated argument after full-time whistle, with Spurs boss claiming that best team lost.
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Speaking of Mourinho and Klopp clash, former Real Mrid boss claimed that his team missed chances and were disappointed with defeat. Mourinho furr took a dig at Klopp, claiming that if he behaved on touchline as Klopp does, he would be out. Mourinho said, "Come on, that's animated. Do you want to take table with time from fourth official? I'm saying for some reason I’m different and I’m s". Spurs h three chances to put game to bed, with Steven Bergwijn missing two of those, while an unmarked Harry Kane surprisingly heed wide from six yards out.
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(Im Courtesy: premierleague.com)
17:20 IST, December 17th 2020