Arne Slot Pokes Fun at Newcastle’s Tactics…
Arne Slot took a saucy swipe at Newcastle after Liverpool’s thrilling 3-2 victory at St. James Park, throwing shade about their snail-paced approach to the game. On a wild night where Rio Ngumoha rocketed into history books as Liverpool’s youngest goal scorer, Newcastle’s strategy seemed to involve adding slow motion to live sports. Rumor has it, their tactics were inspired by sloths taking morning sips of coffee.
Opta stats revealed the ball only graced the pitch 40.8% of the night, a Premier League record since 2010. In a post-game chat, Slot quipped he wasn’t sure if he watched a football match or a marathon of endless throw-ins and set-pieces. He jested if the goalkeeper took any longer on free-kicks, a garden might have grown on the field! Like wizards on a lazy day, Newcastle had a knack for turning a thrill ride into molasses.
