Liverpool striker Ryan Babel insisted that he earned a legitimate penalty in the 4-2 victory over Arsenal, rejecting accusations of diving. "I am not the kind of player who likes to dive," Babel said. "My father taught me even if they try to pull you down with all 11 men, if you think you can score a goal, you must try." The spot-kick, awarded to the home side when the result was still 2-2, proved to be a turning point. Steven Gerrard converted home to put Liverpool ahead before Babel himself added the fourth. The Dutch player defended the referee's decisions following protests from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Kolo Toure, who was adjudged to pulling Babel down inside the area, was also angry. "Liverpool got a penalty which was really hard to accept," the Ivorian defender said. "The referee gave the foul against me, but I just moved away from him [Babel] and I think Cesc caught his hand maybe, which was outside the area anyway. "But that is the game and the referee has given the penalty. What can you do?"