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Liverpool boss Klopp 'lucky' to avoid action over fourth official clash

LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp has admitted he was "lucky" to escape disciplinary action following his outburst at the fourth official during Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

The Reds boss appeared to yell in the face of Neil Swarbrick after Diego Costa's penalty kick was saved and said he told the referee's assistant: "Nobody can beat us," with Swarbrick later telling Klopp: "I like your passion."

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho took aim at Klopp on Wednesday night, says he thinks that certain managers are treated different by referees.

And when asked about Mourinho's comments after United's stalemate with Hull City, Klopp told a news conference at Melwood on Friday: "I heard things about this before, too.