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'I promise not to mention tactical fouls' - Klopp bites back at Guardiola's 'diving' comments aimed at Mane

Jurgen Klopp has ironically promised "not to mention tactical fouls" in response to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's recent comments regarding Liverpool's Sadio Mane.

Guardiola ramped up tensions between the two teams ahead of Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash by accusing Mane going to ground too easily.

The Senegal forward was booked for simulation after going down under a challenge by Frederic Guilbert during Saturday’s game against Aston Villa.

Guardiola told BBC Sport: "Sometimes he is diving, sometimes he has this talent to score incredible goals in the last minute.