Liverpool manager Arne Slot will not be on the touchline against Newcastle United tonight as he begins a two-match ban. Slot was dismissed during the dramatic, final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park earlier this month where Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw thanks to James Tarkowski’s 98th minute equaliser.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says the view from the stands is better than on the touchline after the Reds beat Newcastle 2-0 to go a staggering 13 points clear in the Premier League. However, the Dutchman has no plans to make his temporary seat a permanent part of his matchday routine.

Arne Slot felt Liverpool showed the "mentality" of title-winners as they moved another step closer to Premier League glory with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Liverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions now seems inevitable after a 2-0 win against Newcastle at Anfield extended their lead at the top of the table to 13 points.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline suspension on Wednesday for his conduct toward match officials after a wild Merseyside derby against Everton. Slot admitted to a charge that he “acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior towards both the match referee and an assistant referee” after the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on Feb.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will not be on the touchline for Wednesday's home match against Newcastle after he was handed a two-match ban and given a hefty fine for his behaviour in the Merseyside derby.