Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday apologised for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the sides' 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield.

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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday apologised for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the sides' 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield. (Getty Images)

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The incident occurred mid-way through the second half, with Liverpool trailing 2-1 following a tussle in the penalty area.(Getty Images)

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"I'm sad for what happened this afternoon, I apologize (to) Ivanovic and all (the) football world for my inexcusable behaviour. I'm so sorry about it!!," the controversial Uruguayan said on his Twitter account. (Getty Images)

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"I apologise also to my manager, playing colleagues and everyone at Liverpool Football Club for letting them down," he added. (Getty Images)

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Suarez had earlier been booked for a handball that gifted Chelsea the penalty from which Eden Hazard put the visitors 2-1 up, but he finished the game by heading in a dramatic equaliser in the seventh minute of injury time.(Getty Images)

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