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Hannah Pinnock

What happened during Sadio Mane interview as Liverpool fans disrupt in best possible way

Sadio Mane's interview with BBC Sport after the FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City was disrupted in the best possible way - by deafening cheers from the Liverpool supporters.

The Senegalese international scored twice to help his side to a crucial 3-2 win over their rivals to book their space in the final of the competition. It will be their second domestic cup final of the campaign, having already beaten Chelsea at Wembley back in February.

The ground was bouncing at full-time and the winger's post-match interview was almost inaudible as Jurgen Klopp did his famous fist bumps with the travelling Kop. There's plenty for supporters to celebrate with the quadruple still a possibility for the Reds.

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Mane scored Liverpool's second of the afternoon after he closed down City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who was far too casual with his touch. He then squeezed in an exceptional volley after a good move from his side to give them a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the break.

In his interview with the BBC, it was initially hard for Mane and the broadcaster to converse because of the volume from fans.

But the Reds star eventually went on to say: "Today is special - we were playing one of the best teams in the world. To win this kind of game, especially in a semi-final, is a big, big, big win. We were very pleased to win and qualify for the final.

"We started very well, everybody started on the front foot - for my first goal the goalkeeper made a mistake but I think we pushed him to make that mistake. That is our style and I think that made the difference."

Liverpool will face either Chelsea or Crystal Palace in the final next month, which will take place at Wembley on Saturday May 14. The second semi-final will take place tomorrow afternoon between the two London clubs.

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