Arne Slot took a sarcastic swipe at referee Tony Harrington after the official’s display enraged Anfield as Liverpool missed the chance to pull clear of Arsenal.

Referee Harrington opted not to send off Fulham defender Issa Diop for a first minute lunge on Andy Robertson, who was then dismissed for hauling down Harry Wilson.

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Harrington, who was refereeing a Liverpool Premier League game for just the third time, issued eight yellow cards, including one for Slot, as well as Robertson’s red, and the Liverpool boss wasn’t shy in making it clear what he felt of his display.

Reds captain Virgil van Dijk seemed to suggest that the occasion may have got to Harrington, who issued four yellow cards and Robertson’s red in the first half hour.

"I had conversations with the players of Fulham and we felt like the referee was nervous,” said Van Dijk.

“He couldn't properly communicate with Robertson I felt.

Robinson said Fulham failed to capitalise on Liverpool continuing with an attacking approach despite losing Robertson.

"They piled the pressure on and were really positive,” he said

I felt like Salah was getting the better of me in the first half, I was on a booking but I felt more myself in the second half.”

Silva admitted his side should have won the game having twice taken the lead.

“A mixture of feelings,” said the Portuguese
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