'Outrageous!' - How the papers reacted to Liverpool's late derby win

LFC Globe
3rd December 2018
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After Liverpool beat local rivals on Sunday, we round-up what the back pages of the papers had to say on the Reds' late victory.

Sunday saw the featuring three local derbies, with taking on Tottenham, against and Liverpool facing Everton.

It appeared that Jurgen Klopp's side would have to settle for just a point for the third time running against their fierce rivals.

However, late in to added time, 's miscue looped towards Jordan Pickford, who fumbled the ball in the direction of unlikely hero to head from inches out.

Incredibles scenes saw Jurgen Klopp run on to the field to celebrate with goalkeeper Alisson as rocked with a mixture of joy and relief.

The Times' headlined the game with "Pickford's Anfield flap - Origi pinches last minute winner for Liverpool."

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Image: The Times' 'The Game'

The Telegraph featured both the Gunners' 4-2 over rivals Spurs and the Reds last gasp victory, labelling the games as 'Derby mayhem'.

They also pile on the misery for Pickford: "Everton goalkeeper Pickford's howler hands Liverpool late victory and Klopp apologises for his wild celebration."

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Image: The Telegraph Sport

The Metro call the two fixtures "Demolition derbies" and feature Klopp and Alisson's embrace, "Pickford and Everton are left crushed after gifting Reds victory."

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Image: Metro Sport

The Mirror's focus on Arsenal's win over Tottenham, with a Spurs supporter arrested after a banana was hurled at striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the game.

Whilst they call it an 'outrage', they call Liverpool's win over Everton 'outrageous!' whilst writing, "Klopp's sorry for pitch invasion as freak goal settles the Mersey derby."

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Image: The Mirror Sport

The Guardian and The Express also focus on the incident at the Emirates, with the latter calling it 'Derby day shame'.

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Image: The Express Sport

There is also an excerpt from Pickford, who apologised for his 'freak' blunder: “I think it is the Everton luck when we come to Anfield.

“It was a freak one, really. It had hit the bar twice and I tried to flick it over. The ball spun and as I tried to flick it over, my hand hit the bar. It's unfortunate but I am strong mentally.

“I just want to say sorry to the Everton fans. I think you could see our progression as a group, the chances we created and the football we played.”

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