Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended following the emergence of a video on social media, allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp. The suspension, enacted by the refereeing body PGMOL, is effective immediately and pending a detailed investigation. The authenticity and timing of the video remain uncertain. Coote, an experienced referee since 2018, previously faced criticism from Klopp over officiating decisions in a match against Burnley. PGMOL has stated that no further comments will be made until the investigation concludes.