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'OH DEAR, OH DEAR'

Twitter reacts as Southampton’s Wesley Hoedt scores comical own goal in Liverpool clash

Centre-back Hoedt couldn't adjust himself quick enough as Xherdan Shaqiri's shot rebounded off him

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SOUTHAMPTON defender Wesley Hoedt scored an own-goal at Anfield and it left Twitter in hysterics.

Mark Hughes team travelled to Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp's high-flying Reds looking to go top of the Prem.

 Wesley Hoedt scored an own-goal against Liverpool
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Wesley Hoedt scored an own-goal against LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images - Getty

It's hard enough stopping a front-three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino as it is, without scoring for them.

Xherdan Shaqiri cut inside and hit a right-footed shot that rebounded off Shane Long and then hit Hoedt before going in.

Reactions among social media users were mixed - between those supporting Southampton and everybody else:

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