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Guardiola defends Klopp's pitch invasion as derby emotions run high

The Liverpool boss ran onto the Anfield pitch when his scored a winner against Everton and his Man City counterpart is no stranger to such controversy

Pep Guardiola understands the emotion that led to Jurgen Klopp tearing onto the pitch to celebrate Liverpool's dramatic Merseyside derby victory but acknowledged the importance of showing respect to opponents.

Klopp ran from the touchline to embrace goalkeeper Alisson after Divock Origi secured a 1-0 victory over Everton in the 96th minute that moved the Reds back to within two points of Manchester City at the Premier League summit.