Jurgen Klopp has apologised to Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City boss claimed coins were thrown at him on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool defeated Guardiola's side 1-0 at Anfield thanks to a stunning goal from Mohamed Salah. The result is huge for the Reds, as they were languishing in 11th and sitting 13 points behind City with a game in hand before Sunday afternoon. They're now eighth.
Speaking at a press conference after the Premier League fixture, Guardiola complained: "Next time we will do it better. It didn't get me. They try it again next year... All these coins - they tried but didn't get it. They got the coach years ago."
When asked about Guardiola's comments, Klopp said: "Oh, horrible. I am sorry. I apologise for that. I had no idea about it. It never should happen, never."
Liverpool have also responded to the allegations. A statement read: "We are aware of an incident involving objects being thrown into the technical area at today's game. This is totally unacceptable behaviour and not the standards of behaviour we expect at Anfield.
"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."
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Liverpool also condemned the "vile chants" that were allegedly heard from the away end. "We are deeply disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies from the away section during today's game at Anfield," the statement added. "The concourse in the away section was also vandalised with graffiti of a similar nature.
"We know the impact such behaviour has on the families, survivors and all those associated with such disasters. We are working with the relevant authorities and we will also work with Manchester City in order to do our utmost to ensure these chants are eradicated from football altogether."
Merseyside Police have confirmed they will investigate Sunday afternoon's events. A statement read: "We can confirm we are working closely with LFC and MCFC to understand what has taken place during the match at Anfield today, Sunday 16 October.
"We have been made aware that offensive behaviour had taken place during the Liverpool v Manchester City game, and that offensive graffiti was sprayed in the away section. Such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we are working with both clubs to identify and bring to justice anyone found responsible for committing offensive behaviour."
The atmosphere inside Anfield reached boiling point in the second half when Phil Foden's goal was disallowed following a VAR review. Erling Haaland was penalised for pulling down Fabinho in the build-up to strike. The game was goalless when Foden found the net.
Klopp was sent off in the closing stages after an apparent foul on Salah by Bernardo Silva went unpunished. The German ran down the touchline in protest before confronting the assistant referee. Some fans and pundits have criticised Klopp for his reaction.
