Accusations fly as Liverpool escape with three points

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Spurs boss Glenn Hoddle revealed that Houllier verbally attacked Taricco in the tunnel at half-time and expressed his disapproval of his opposite number's behaviour.

Argentinian Taricco had a running battle with Diouf, who was fined two weeks' wages by Liverpool for spitting at fans during the club's 1-1 draw against Celtic at Parkhead in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.