Liverpool boss Arne Slot, speaking to Sky Sports about his side's defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final: "The game went their way in the sense that we played the game in the way they would want.

Liverpool take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley this afternoon.The first silverware of the season will be decided in the capital, as Arne Slot looks to win his first trophy

Liverpool will be looking to bring in a new striker this summer and Arne Slot has just shook hands with him. If the Reds' defeat in the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle United made one thing absolutely clear it's that Slot cannot rely on his current attacking options.

Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot's men.Barring a historic collapse,

Arne Slot was defiant after his Liverpool side ended a miserable week with defeat to Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday, switching the focus to the team's Premier League charge. - 'Tough week' - Slot admitted it had been a "tough week" but pointed out that his side had extended their lead in the Premier League.