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Saturday 29 December 2018

'I almost cried!' - Klopp moved by Salah allowing Firmino to complete hat-trick

The Brazil international scored from the penalty spot to complete his treble as Liverpool thrashed Arsenal at Anfield

sportjyst-Roberto Firmino
Jurgen Klopp admitted he "almost cried" when Mohamed Salah let Roberto Firmino take Liverpool's second penalty to complete his hat-trick in Saturday's 5-1 demolition of Arsenal.
Arsenal was well and truly outclassed at Anfield despite taking an early lead through Ainsley Maitland-Niles, as the Reds moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Firmino hit back with two quickfire goals, before Sadio Mane and Salah – from the penalty spot – had Liverpool 4-1 by half-time.
Klopp was also keen to laud Liverpool's response to initially falling behind, as they bounced back emphatically and swiftly.

'I almost cried!' - Klopp moved by Salah allowing Firmino to complete hat-trick

"The response [to going behind] was world class," Klopp said. "We stayed calm and really forced the mistakes.
"Firmino's second when Sadio [Mane] won the ball - wow. It was perfect defending."
Up next for Liverpool in the Premier League is a trip to defending champions Manchester City on January 3.
Liverpool knows that they will kick-off at the Etihad Stadium at least seven points ahead of Pep Guardiola's side, and if they can avoid defeat they will be in pole position to claim the title for the first time since 1990.

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