Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier denies Ashley Young is a diver after victory over Newcastle United.
Toon boss Alan Pardew complained Young went down too easily during their 1-0 defeat.
But Houllier was quick to defend Young over Pardew's comments.
He said: "It was a free-kick and even the fourth official said it was a free-kick.
"He definitely didn't go down cheaply. Even the fourth official confirmed that. No, no, no. Ashley is a tricky player. He is like an eel."
