December 5th 2024.
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, received an apology from Amazon after a false accusation was made following their game against Newcastle United. The Premier League leaders played an exciting match, resulting in a 3-3 draw at St James' Park on Wednesday night. However, during the post-game analysis, Amazon presenter Dan Walker wrongly suggested that Slot had visited the referee, Andy Madley, during half-time to discuss his performance. This claim was later confirmed to be untrue by The Times, as Slot had only spoken to Madley in a normal manner in the tunnel before the second half began.
Amazon Prime has since admitted their mistake and apologized to Slot, explaining that it was a misunderstanding in their production. Despite being down 1-0 at half-time, Liverpool managed to make a comeback with a goal from Curtis Jones, only to have Newcastle regain the lead through Anthony Gordon. It wasn't until two goals from Mohamed Salah that Liverpool seemed to secure the win, but a late equalizer from Fabian Schar, due to a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, resulted in a 3-3 draw.
Slot expressed his mixed feelings about the game, stating that while his team was outstanding in the second half, their performance in the first half was not up to par. He also acknowledged that the game deserved to end in a draw. The game was broadcast live on Amazon Prime, and Slot praised his team's ability to turn the game around, especially after a tough week. He also commended Salah's performance, stating that he always comes through when the team needs him.
Despite still holding a significant lead at the top of the Premier League table, Liverpool's rivals Chelsea and Arsenal closed the gap to seven points after their own victories. Former Chelsea player Pat Nevin believes that it was encouraging for other teams to see Liverpool concede three goals against Newcastle. He also pointed out the potential weaknesses in Liverpool's defense, especially without their regular right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, and how teams may try to exploit them.
However, Nevin also noted that as soon as Alexander-Arnold came on in the second half, any attempts from Newcastle to exploit those weaknesses were quickly shut down. This highlights the strength and depth of Liverpool's team and their ability to adapt to any challenges they may face.
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