Many Liverpool supporters have been praising Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin after he stuck up for Sadio Mane over the weekend.

The Reds suffered another hugely disappointing afternoon on Saturday, with Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions only able to draw 1-1 at home to the Magpies. After Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool into an early lead, it looked like being a comfortable three points, but once again, poor finishing let them down.

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Mane was guilty of missing one enormous opportunity in the first half, freezing in front of goal and seeing a great chance go begging. It was a moment which summed up the Senegal forward's season, with his form and confidence evaporating in recent months and just eight goals scored in the league.

After the game, Saint-Maximin defended Mane on Twitter after some supporters called for the 24-year-old to replace the Liverpool superstar.

Liverpool fans laud Saint-Maximin's support for Mane

It was a touching moment and one which didn't go unnoticed by a number of Reds supporters, who took to Twitter to praise the Newcastle forward.

"Respectful guy"

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"That's a class response from a class player"

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"This guy"

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"Top lad, him"

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"Oozing Class! A lot of fans needed the reminder"

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"He deserves an upgrade. We need a player like him at Liverpool"

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In other news, James Pearce has slammed one Liverpool player after the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. Read more here.