Gerrard criticises 'disrespectful' Balotelli

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has avoided major controversy in his short spell at Anfield, but even he cannot have imagined a match-winning penalty would create such a fuss.

The Italy international confidently stroked home from the spot after the impressive 19-year-old Jordon Ibe, on his European debut, was fouled in the 85th minute of a 1-0 Europa League win over Besiktas at Anfield.