as the defending champions started the new year off in disappointing fashion.

Slot on Why it Wasn't a Penalty

Liverpool manager Arne Slot puts a finger to his head.

Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 20, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Slot called his Reds side the "most honest team" in the Premier League earlier this season and appeared to reaffirm this stance following the draw against Leeds. He gave his thoughts on Ekitike's penalty claim by agreeing with Carragher and Richards:

"No (it wasn't a penalty), because he stayed on his feet. If he had fallen down it would probably have been a penalty but this season so many times when we were fouled we did not get a penalty."

Slot aired his frustrations with his side not being treated fairly when his players try to do the right thing:

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"This season we have conceded a few soft penalties but Brentford away with Cody Gakpo the referee said, ‘play on’ so our players try to stay on our feet and then it is hard for the VAR to interfere. We keep doing the same things. I don’t believe in the fact that over a season you get what you deserve but in a long time, two, three, four seasons, then I believe in it."

The Dutchman pointed out the lack of penalties his men have been awarded:

"I think I am not wrong in that we only had one penalty this season, for the team with most ball possession it is surprising. But I would not tell you I am encouraging them to do that. We are just who we are. We stay on our feet."

Slot has more to dwell on then just the contentious challenge from Bijol on Ekitike as Liverpool didn't deserve to win the game. They were frustrated by a resilient Leeds side and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Fulham on Sunday (January 4th)