Tottenham v Liverpool: Erik Lamela appears to SLAP Dejan Lovren… with Twitter reacting angrily
Spurs forward struck Reds defender in the face, with one social media user branding the Argentine winger as 'petty'
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TOTTENHAM v Liverpool has been one of the most exciting games of the Premier League season so far.
Both sides played exciting, attacking, end-to-end football with plenty of chances.
But it wasn't without its heated moments and a sprinkling of controversy.
Along with hoards of Spurs fans demanding a red card for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane for repetitive fouling, as well as a somewhat controversial penalty awarded to Jurgen Klopp and Co, winger Erik Lamela was also caught up in a moment of madness.
The Argentine ace appeared to strike Reds defender Dejan Lovren in the fact - with replays and pictures confirming the move one Twitter user branded as 'petty'.
Here are some of social media's responses to the outrageous incident...
