Premier League referee David Coote suspended over alleged anti-Liverpool remarks

Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

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 It is unclear when the video was made or how it came into circulation and Britain's Press Association said it had not verified it.

According to the clip, Coote said Klopp was "arrogant" and used offensive language.

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The BBC said the video appeared to refer to a match that Coote officiated between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, which finished 1-1.

Klopp criticised Coote after the match, saying the referee had been too lenient in his treatment of Burnley challenges.

Refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said in a statement on Monday: "David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation more information