head coach was relieved to flee ’s bodily strategy with three factors, regardless of taking part in towards 10 males for many of the second half at St James’ Park.
Liverpool doubled their lead moments after the restart and after Anthony Gordon’s purple card however Newcastle pinned the Premier League champions into their very own half and grabbed a deserved equaliser.
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However Slot despatched on 16-year-old ahead Rio Ngumoha in stoppage time and {the teenager} to turn out to be Liverpool’s youngest ever scorer.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot celebrates with match-winner Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool FC through Getty Pictures)
“I am not too positive if I noticed a soccer match right this moment. It was set-piece after set-piece, lengthy throw,” Slot instructed Sky Sports activities.
“It did not have rather a lot to do with ways, what I stated earlier than the sport, however I favored rather a lot how we stood robust. Very tough first half hour, 45 minutes, however we did not collapse in any respect, we stood robust.
“Happening to 10 males, you’d count on that that may be a huge plus for us, however when a goalkeeper takes each free kick, then there’s not a lot assist in case you are one participant up, and that is why it was so tough for us to deliver the 2-0 over the road.”
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Feelings have been excessive at St James’ Park after Liverpool’s strategy for Newcastle striker and the primary half was suffering from fouls. Newcastle then triggered Liverpool issues with their direct strategy.
“Perhaps it wasn’t the perfect sport when it comes to ways or when it comes to taking part in soccer,” Slot added.
“However I believe each fan in every single place world wide loved watching this sport of soccer, additionally as a result of their followers have been superb when it comes to the assistance they gave the house crew.”