Liverpool Boss Points to Crowd as Catalyst for 4-1 Turnaround Against Newcastle
Liverpool manager Arne Slot turned his focus to the Anfield crowd after his team’s stirring 4-1 comeback victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, declaring that the supporters provided the only “noise” that mattered.
The Reds overcame a first-half deficit for the first time in the Premier League this season, responding to Anthony Gordon’s 36th-minute opener for Newcastle with two quick goals from Hugo Ekitike before the break. A dominant second-half display was capped by strikes from Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate, easing mounting pressure after a run of inconsistent results.
In his post-match remarks, Slot contrasted the external criticism of recent weeks with the roaring support inside the stadium.
“There was a lot of noise around the club the last week, maybe I should say weeks,” Slot acknowledged. “I think our fans showed today what noise really means – that’s being loud, because they were so helpful today. So that is what noise here is in Liverpool.”
The Dutchman highlighted the decisive shift in energy after Gordon’s goal, crediting the crowd with helping spark his team into life. “There was a great combination between the fans and the players,” he said. “We had a very tough first half-hour, but after that… we just kept on fighting.”
While the result marked a return to the resilient form that delivered last season’s title, Slot stressed that the performance—particularly in defense and attack—was as important as the result.
“It’s the whole way we won it,” he explained. “The way we defended in our box, the desire we had to attack the other box… I think it’s even more important the way we played in both boxes.”
For Slot, the victory served as a timely reminder of the power of a united Anfield, transforming external pressure into a tangible advantage on the pitch.
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