Kieran Trippier appeared to have handled the ball in the Newcastle United penalty box, although no penalty was given - the decision has now been explained.

Due to clashing with Luis Diaz, it was not deemed unnatural and therefore a penalty couldn't have been given.

Mike Dean and Gary Neville both agreed with the on-field and VAR decision of no penalty.

The Toon Army go into half-time 1-0  up courtesy of a Dan Burn goal.

Arne Slot has spoken out on the future of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.

Despite a successful season for Liverpool, who look all but set to win the Premier League, there are plenty of question marks hanging over the heads of key players in the squad.

Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all have contract expiring at the end of the season, with none of them committing to staying at the club thus far.

Earlier this week, Van Dijk stirred the pot as he spoke to The Times.

The 33-year-old said: "I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely. I have no idea at the moment. 

“It is not on hold. Nothing on hold. There’s just . . . I keep saying the same thing. 

“Listen, there are ten games to go, and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. I don’t even know myself. Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. 

“At the moment, I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”

Now manager Arne Slot has responded to these comments, pleading for the Dutch centre-back to stay.

He said: "“I don't know what is happening… but the thing I know, I WANT Virgil to be here next year”. 

“All the rest, contract, talks… this is not what I do”.

He's certainly made his feelings very clear...

One of Liverpool's star players has been officially ruled out of the Carabao Cup final through injury.

Liverpool team are looking to pick up their first trophy under Arne Slot this weekend, however, they'll be without their star right-back who picked up an injury against PSG in their midweek Champions League fixture.

Not only did the Reds crash out of Europe, but Trent, unfortunately for Liverpool, crashed out of selection for the weekend, with Arne Slot confirming the news.

On a positive note, however, Trent is likely to be back before the season ends, after many fans feared they might have seen him play his last game for the Reds with a move to Real Madrid looking likely.

Arne Slot said: "Maybe Curtis [Jones] can play [right-back]. 

"Trent is not available, he won't be there, he is still to be assessed but we do expect him back before for the season's end."

Nothing shouts a cup final like some crazy fan antics to get everyone up for it.

Liverpool are no strangers to silverware, but for Newcastle fans this League Cup final means more, not winning silverware since 1955.

To honour the occasion, one Newcastle fan has gone the extra mile and gotten himself a Greggs sausage roll haircut.

Matty Nicholls, 29, who is lifelong Newcastle United fan, decided to take his pride of the Toon to a whole new level with the ultimate tribute to the city to show off at the game - a Greggs Sausage Roll buzz cut. 

The Greggs-inspired trim comes courtesy of .edits barbershop in Newcastle, and was lovingly shaved by local barber Mich Lange, who counts Newcastle United FC players amongst his regular clientele. 

Pictures of the haircut surfaced online when Mich Lange took to Instagram to show off his creation - following the reaction on social, Greggs got in touch with Mich at .edits to arrange two hair appointments on Friday & Saturday of the now dubbed ‘Short, Bake and Sides. 

 Both appointments went within minutes of them going live yesterday evening.