Eddie Howe refused to get dragged into a row with Arne Slot after his comments about Newcastle being a 'smaller club' - but he defended the club's care of their 'elite players'. The Liverpool boss has suggested that Newcastle's treatment of Isak during his summer strike led to him being unconditioned when he arrived on Merseyside. Isak suffered a groin injury at Frankfurt on Wednesday and now faces a period on the sidelines‚ having scored just one goal from eight appearances since his £125million move to Anfield.

Man United 's recent trips to Anfield have understandably stirred trepidation among the Old Trafford masses‚ still traumatised by the 7-0 hammering served up two seasons ago. But‚ in truth‚ the Red Devils have shown remarkable resilience since returning to Merseyside‚ holding their fierce rivals to draws on two occasions. And whilst there are plenty of issues to address for Ruben Amorim and his fabled 3-4-3 system‚ so too have questions been levelled at Slot's door.

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