Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was honest with his assessment after losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Three players summed up the difference between the sides.

A Manager Shaped by His FatherLiverpool’s transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot has been nothing short of seamless. While many anticipated a turbulent

Liverpool topped the Champions League’s new group phase with statement wins over Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid but that counted for nothing as they exited at Anfield

Their in-possession numbers highlight similar changes. Liverpool’s average percentage of possession has dropped from 62 to 57, showing Slot’s lack of concern about dominating every phase of the game. Instead, he is focused on making the most of the ball when his team do have it.

Arne Slot's trophy potential from his first season at Liverpool is down to one after the Reds fell 2-1 to Newcastle United in the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Arne Slot insisted Newcastle did not want to win the Carabao Cup final more than his Liverpool team but admitted the Reds allowed the game to pan out “exactly the way” their opponents wanted it to. Slot said Liverpool were outplayed by Newcastle at the Magpies’ “natural game” of winning duels,

Disappointed Liverpool boss Arne Slot has insisted that the Reds' Carabao Cup final loss to Newcastle United had "nothing to do with running".

Newcastle United's EFL Cup final delirium meant more March frustration for Arne Slot and Liverpool. The Magpies fans will party into the night outside Wembley - and back on Tyneside - as they sealed a first major trophy for 70 years.