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The Liverpool midfielder, who has already served a mandatory one-match suspension for his red card at Old Trafford almost two weeks ago, admitted a Football Association charge of improper conduct levied for his angry refusal to leave the field.

Liverpool are pondering an appeal against the severity of the punishment and a remorseful Mascherano told the Daily Mail: "I apologise to everyone. I made a mistake and I regret this mistake. It was my fault."

He added: "I am not a dirty player, I do not make a habit of showing disrespect towards referees.

"I don't like this and I can only think the high intensity of the fixture, against Manchester United, affected my behaviour that day. It was out of character but I do not use that as an excuse."

The red card was a first in English football for Mascherano.

Having already been cautioned by Steve Bennett, he was shown a second yellow card in the 44th minute after running 20 metres to question the booking of striker Fernando Torres.

The midfielder added: "Looking back at that game, I was wrong to approach the referee. I approached him to talk to him but I understand this was not a good idea.

"I reacted badly to the red card because I could not believe what was happening to me.

"I must learn my lesson but move on from this and forget what has happened. I hope people know that I try to be fair and that I have no intention to be aggressive."