Embarrassed by Everton eight days ago, anonymous on Tuesday, articulate yesterday - a varied week for fluctuating Liverpool took a welcome upward turn. For subsiding Newcastle, however, the alarms are sounding ever more loudly for manager Graeme Souness.
Daily Telegraph
Kewell crackles and Liverpool catch fire
If Liverpool approached this contest with self-doubt creeping through their game, then they can thank Newcastle United for re-igniting their season. "For the future this was so important," said Rafael Benítez.
The Guardian
Souness feels heat from Newcastle indiscretions
It was at Anfield that Graeme Souness defined the role of the brave, inspirational modern midfield general and it was at the same stadium yesterday that he was reminded of what happens to teams without those qualities.
The Independent
Liverpool turn heat on Souness
Being the type of person who, according to one former team-mate, would eat himself if he were a chocolate drop, Graeme Souness might be rather peeved to learn that his picture is absent from the gallery of former Liverpool managers that adorn the club’s trophy room.
The Times