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The Gunners drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest days after their 2-1 defeat against West Ham.

Slot pointed out that his players were questioned after draws with Aston Villa and Everton and a narrow victory over Wolves.

A theory was raised that Liverpool’s remarkable season might have hit the buffers.

However, a 2-0 win against Manchester City was followed by another triumph by the same scoreline against Newcastle.

Slot continued: "This was more like the way we've won the previous games.

This was more like how we have been winning games all season.

"Most important thing that after Everton, Wolves and Villa people started to doubt us.

Then you have to react to that.

“That's always easier because people start to question you but after City everyone was so positive then people start to get confident and complacent.

Nice to have the compliments.

"We have had a lot of praise after City game but before that we had two draws and not the best game against Wolves so we were questioned.

Nine out of 10 people say we're going to work harder, this was a different challenge because people were so positive after City, that needs a different kind of mental strength to then face a tough Newcastle side a few days later."

Liverpool's victory was a positive omen with Slot's side facing Newcastle again in the Carabao Cup final on March 16.
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