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Jurgen Klopp says Andy Robertson pushed Ayoze Perez to spark the bust-up between the Liverpool and Leicester City players at Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers' Foxes looked set to be the first side to take points from Liverpool this season after James Maddison cancelled out Sadio Mane's opening goal.

But the Reds were awarded a penalty late into stoppage time and James Milner converted, ensuring Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent record for the season.

Shortly after the ball hit the back of the net the whistle was blown for full time.

And in that very moment a melee broke out between players on both teams, with Perez, Adam Lallana and Milner involved in a tussle.

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Robertson could also be seen on the peripheral as Jordan Henderson did his best to break things up and Perez was pulled away.

Klopp spoke to the press after the game and explained Robertson had a hand in sparking the ruckus.

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"Andy Robertson celebrated on final whistle and pushed [Perez], which he probably didn't expect, which he was annoyed at," explained Klopp.

Rodgers, meanwhile, played down the incident.

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The Foxes boss said: "I think that, according to the guys, Andy Robertson celebrated and pushed him, which he didn't expect and he was obviously annoyed by that.

"And that lead to a melee, but it was nothing."