Arne Slot said he does not have sympathy for Eddie Howe over the Alexander Isak affair – but has revealed that his Newcastle counterpart is the only Premier League manager he texts.

Much has transpired between the clubs since Slot and Howe messaged one another following Newcastle 's Carabao Cup triumph against the Reds at Wembley. Most notably Liverpool 's chase of Alexander Isak, the Magpies striker who has downed tools to engineer a switch to Anfield.

The Reds cruised to victory against Bournemouth at Anfield on the opening day of the new season. Arne Slot's side enjoyed a 4-2 win over the Cherries, with Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah finding the net in the final minutes to snatch three points.