Newcastle went into the halftime break of their clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 1-0 lead courtesy of a rocket from Alexander Isak. The Magpies were the better of the two sides

But in the context of a new manager bedding in, the 18th win in 20 matches propelling Liverpool to pacesetters at home and abroad, Slot replacing Jürgen Klopp may become one the most consequential acts of succession since Henry VIII annulled his first marriage.

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is out of contract at the end of the season and he has reportedly turned down an offer from the Reds