'Disappointing' - Newcastle United left baffled by Liverpool's official post-match verdict
Arne Slot has admitted he was unhappy to come away with a point despite trailing Newcastle United on two occasions.
Eddie Howe’s men fought valiantly to take the lead twice before Mohamed Salah struck twice to leapfrog Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts. Liverpool appeared destined for an away win - which would have felt harsh on the hosts - until Fabian Schar struck at the death.
St James’ Park witnessed arguably the game of 2024-25 so far, with both sides going for the victory. Newcastle felt aggrieved at the full-time whistle when referee Andy Madley blew the full-time whistle as Alexander Isak charged on the counter-attack.
The Swede also protested for a penalty when Jarell Quansah appeared to take him down inside the area. Despite the two let-offs, Reds boss Slot bemoaned his side walking away with a point.
“There were moments in the game where you thought, if we could come away from here with a draw, it would be a good result,” he said post-match. “But those moments were mainly in the first half. In the second half, especially after we scored for 1-1, I thought we were really impressive.
“We created so many opportunities, good chances. Then, one minute before the end being 3-2 up, it feels like a disappointment to drop two points.
“After the week we had we could change the game which is a very positive thing to take. Every time we need Mo Salah he scores a goal. We are hoping and expecting he can continue this for a long time.
“He was outstanding in the second half, he did many special things for us. I have mixed feelings, we were outstanding in the second half but we were not good enough in the first half. Maybe 3-3 is what the game deserved.”