Liverpool boss Arne Slot after the Newcastle draw: “A great game to watch. This is what we do lately but with the exception of us not winning this game. There were moments in the game where I was happy about it but then at 3-2 up [to draw 3-3] it is a disappointment.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, on Liverpool dropping points on Wednesday: “I didn’t know as I was so happy celebrating in the dressing room [after Arsenal beat Manchester United].

“We got that news, but it is difficult to win this league. It is still very early.”

Gunners midfielder Declan Rice: “When you have a blip in the league you get written off. People get carried away. You just need to be around it in February time. Liverpool have dropped points – they’re seven away so we will see what happens.”

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on if Wednesday’s win against Nottingham Forest will prove a turning point: “I don’t know. We have to prove it again. It’s just one game but it was important to break this run.”

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on his side’s form: “We are focused on that [performing] since the start. I think that the results, for sure, helps a lot – calms down a little bit of noise around the club.

“It’s a good feeling, especially to see the fans happy because after the last two years, you know better than me, many things happened. The feeling from them now is good and it is a good feeling also for us.”