Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has accused the media of whipping up ant-Super League resentment and also hit out at protesting fans.
Klopp was speaking before their draw with Newcastle United.
"The thing was, yes, our owners made a mistake. We said it often enough, they know it," Klopp told BT Sport.
"What I didn't like in that moment... the Leeds supporters are a good example. They are not better than others or worse than others, but they went on us.
"We are just the face of the club. We didn't even know about it. It's important we don't forget that.
"It was not Liverpool Football Club; it was representatives of Liverpool Football Club. We have to make the difference, that's really very important.
"I've seen the pictures over the last few days, last night Arsenal and Chelsea as well. I really think you all have to calm down.
"There are three journalists all the time, talking all day about it. It's winding up people. We are still in a pandemic.
"People are out there without face masks shouting their opinions. Pundits have to calm down.
"Yes, we didn't want it, but let's deal with it. The people, they learned their lessons, 100%. So just relax a little bit, we have to carry on. That's always what we have to do."
