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Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp blasts referee after loss: He hid behind VAR to make life easy

Jurgen Klopp has accused referee Craig Pawson of "making it easy for himself' by "hiding" behind VAR as Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool fell behind after just four minutes as goalkeeper Alisson diverted a Pablo Fornals corner into his own net under pressure from Hammers defender Angelo Ogbonna, a challenge which survived a lengthy VAR check after Pawson initially allowed the goal to stand.

Aaron Cresswell then escaped punishment for a high tackle on Jordan Henderson as Liverpool responded well, equalising through Trent Alexander-Arnold's brilliant 41st-minute free kick.