Liverpool midfielder James Milner claims that negative coverage in the press is not affecting the mindset of the players at Anfield.
Manager Brendan Rodgers has constantly come under fire in the media after a slow start to the season, but the 3-2 weekend win against Aston Villa means that Reds move up to seventh in the table, easing some of the pressure.
"There is so much scrutiny but that comes with being a footballer now," said the midfielder, who opened the scoring against Villa.
"It is important that we pay no intention to that whatsoever and focus on the work we do on the training ground, which is ongoing.
"There is always pressure playing for this club and when things aren't going well there are going to be a lot of things said.
"But it is important we stick together and stick to the people in the dressing room because they are the most important: the players, the staff.
"There are a lot of things get said and when things are going well stuff gets blown out of context and the same when things are bad."