Former Liverpool and Arsenal star mauled by dog and hospitalised in terrifying attack

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The talkSPORT pundit explained he was walking his dog King, an American Atika, when he encountered another dog - an aggressive German Shepherd.He has now opened up on the attack, stating: "It was really scary. The other dog had a go at King, so I stepped in to protect him."The next thing I know, it was attacking me.

If King had been a smaller dog, there would have been no chance."Pennant also wrote on Instagram: "So I was attacked by a German shepherd. I tried to protect King, but the dog got my leg.

But the minute he did he fought the dog off and saved what could’ve been an horrendous situation for me."King was unhurt with a little nip on his leg, but had blood covered all over him which wasn’t mine, at this point I forgot the agony I was in, and my heart sank, but it wasn’t kings. My hero. still protecting me and trying to look after me, KING you’re a legend love you, man’s best friend, thanks @‌mimmimontgomery for taking care of us both." Make sure you don't miss the biggest sports news and strongest opinion by making the Daily Express one of your Google preferred sources Pennant said that he was taking his pet for a walk in north London, with both dogs off the lead when they ran up to each other.He was subsequently attacked by the animal, prompting his girlfriend, Mimmi Montgomery, to call him a taxi to a nearby A&E, where he received treatment for four bite wounds on his right leg and was given more than 50 stitches.Ex-Liverpool star mauled by dog as he says loyal friend 'saved his life' (Image: jermaine7pennant/instagram)However, he will not be reporting the matter to the police.