Exit from the Champions League and defeat in the Carabao Cup over the space of five days has left the Dutchman chasing just one trophy in his maiden Anfield campaign. But Fowler said winning a record-equalling 20th title could not be underestimated.

Newcastle United have ended their 56-year wait for a trophy, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak got the goals in a brilliant performance from Eddie Howe's men,

"You have to get yourself up for cup finals. I just think we maybe played into their hands a little bit. We maybe played too many long balls and it turned into a second-ball fight which Newcastle are so good at. "But I don't think we played to the levels that we've been used to this season."