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Solskjaer hits back at Klopp over penalty jibes

Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gestures on the touchline during their English Premier League match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on December 20, 2020.

Photo credit: Nick Potts | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Liverpool boss Klopp highlighted the large number of penalties given to United since Solskjaer took charge in a rant that following the champions not getting a spot-kick in Monday's defeat at Southampton
  • United have been awarded six league penalties this season compared to the five won by Klopp's men
  • They have been given 42 in all competitions since Solskjaer took over in December 2018 compared to Liverpool's 19 in the same period


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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Tuesday hit back at Jurgen Klopp's jibes about Manchester United's penalty record as the Old Trafford boss claimed Premier League managers are trying to influence referees.

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