Liverpool were set to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points in Wednesday's derby against their city rivals, but a brilliant volley from James Tarkowski in the eighth minute of stoppage time levelled the score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abdoulaye Doucoure's exuberant celebrations in front of the away fans ignited a furious reaction, with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones confronting Doucoure, resulting in both players being sent off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As supporters rushed onto the pitch, stewards and police intervened, and referee Michael Oliver also showed red cards to Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLiverpool head coach Arne Slot was dismissed at the end of the Merseyside derby for using offensive, insulting, or abusive language,\u201d the Premier League said in a statement<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result.\u201d Slot will be banned for Liverpool's next two games at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and at Aston Villa on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slot had already served a one-match touchline ban earlier this season, sitting out of Liverpool's League Cup match against Southampton after receiving his third yellow card in a 2-2 league draw with Fulham.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe is handed a two-match touchline ban as a result.\u201d Slot will be banned for Liverpool's next two games at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and at Aston Villa on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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