It’s obvious that Liverpool performance has dropped a little bit, I was surprise to see Liverpool today, because I never expected that, I was thinking since they have been able to get to the final, then Liverpool will be winning the cup. When Newcastle scored their first goal, I was still thinking Liverpool will equalize, but immediately Newcastle scored their second goal, then I gave up, I knew there was nothing left for Liverpool because Newcastle will play defense game, they will do everything possible to win the match.
Liverpool are out of the champions league, and failed to win the carabao cup, the only trophy left is the premier league, the season is already about to end, and they are leading with a wide point margin, so their mind with be at rest right now, at least they will be winning the premier league title.
I was pessimistic before kick-off because Arnold and Allison were not fielded due to injury. And, after watching Newcastle struggle in the first half, I'm very convinced that the Carabao Cup trophy won't be achieved like the Champion League trophy after losing versus PSG. Now, their hope is only premier league thropy which can possible be unachievable also if they lost on consecutive match. I don't know what happen on this club, maybe they were tired and don't have spirit to get many trophy for this session. Liverpool is look different like before where they always struggle when competing in a crucial match.