Carragher praised Newcastle's determination and intensity, saying they were outstanding throughout the game. He noted that Liverpool's 2-0 lead seemed insurmountable, but Newcastle's crowd and players refused to give up.

Carragher's comments highlighted the contrast between Liverpool's performance and Newcastle's, stating that the Magpies were better in every aspect. He acknowledged that Liverpool's win was a result of their opponents' mistakes, rather than their own impressive display.