Arne Slot refused to criticize referee Andy Madley’s performance despite his Liverpool team’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United, which included three denied second-half penalty calls.
Following Alexander Isak’s early goal, which Curtis Jones cancelled out, Mohamed Salah scored twice around Anthony Gordon’s effort to give Liverpool the lead heading into stoppage time, however Fabian Schar equalized in the final minute.
Liverpool improved after the interval at St James’ Park, but penalty appeals for Luis Diaz, Salah, and an Alexis MacAllister handball went unanswered, as did Alexander Isak’s request following a Jarell Quansah challenge.
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“It was an intense game and all the decisions are made by the players, by me, the other coaching staff and referee, they can have a big impact,” Slot said. He continued, “All these minor factors have an impact, so you should always strive to influence where you can. Reported by Liverpool World.
“In general, I did not believe we crossed the line. We felt we could have had a free kick at times during the game, and Newcastle felt they could have got one.
“It’s always like this, and it happens especially in an intense game with so many turnarounds that emotions run high not only among the audience but also among us. I do not believe the referee had any influence on the outcome today.
“There were moments during the game when we believed a draw would be a good result, but those were mostly in the first half.
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