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Guardiola comes to defence of Klopp following wild Merseyside derby celebrations

Pep Guardiola has leapt to the defence of Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool manager was criticised for his wild celebrations during the Merseyside derby.

Klopp flew on to the Anfield surface to celebrate with goalkeeper Alisson after Divock Origi's 96th-minute winner against Everton.

The Liverpool boss apologised afterwards and Guardiola, who has previous for on-field antics, can understand the emotion boiling over.

Jurgen Klopp was caught up in the moment as Liverpool won the Merseyside derby late on
The German stormed onto the middle of the pitch to hug goalkeeper Alisson after the goal

'I did it against Southampton (last season),' the Manchester City manager said. 'There are a lot of emotions in those moments.