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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi rages at referees after his side had a second half penalty appeal turned down when Virgil van Dijk handballed in the area

Last week it was Jurgen Klopp, this week it is Roberto De Zerbi questioning refereeing decisions after his Brighton side drew with Liverpool in a thrilling encounter.

The Seagulls had a penalty appeal turned down in the second half when the ball bounced from Virjil van Dijk’s leg and on to his arm, leaving Brighton manager De Zerbi furious. ‘It was a clear penalty and I told the referee what I thought,’ the Italian said.

De Zerbi was booked by Anthony Taylor for his protests, before Klopp hugged the Brighton boss in a bid to calm him down.