Arne Slot relieved after chaotic Liverpool win: ‘That wasn’t a football match’

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was relieved to escape Newcastle United’s physical approach with three points, despite playing against 10 men for most of the second half at St James’ Park.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot celebrates with match-winner Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"I'm not too sure if I saw a football match today.

"It didn't have a lot to do with tactics, what I said before the game, but I liked a lot how we stood strong.

"Maybe it wasn't the best game in terms of tactics or in terms of playing football,” Slot added.

“But I think every fan everywhere around the world enjoyed watching this game of football, also because their fans were amazing in terms of the help they gave the home team."