No one in the Premier League scores as many goals as Arne Slots Liverpool, but the Dutchman sees the need to tell his own supporters what really happened at the Etihad. This was about so much more than scoring goals.
“It’s no secret that we’re 11 points ahead, but Arsenal have a game going on,” begins a very happy Slot, according to the BBC.
At the same time, Slot knows that the 2018/19 season hangs like a ghost over Liverpool. At that time, the club had a 7-point lead in the Premier League after 20 games and planning for the celebration of the title was underway. Then it stopped, while City rushed to the title.
On Sunday, there was a victory at City’s home ground, the former fortress of the Light Blues. Although Liverpool fans may easily see the victory as a victory for Slot’s attacking machinery, the Liverpool manager explains what really happened at the Etihad.
“It’s easier for us not to get too excited because we know what to do. This result was more about defense than attack. It’s normal for the fan base to be positive, but important to understand why we are where we are,” Slot explains.
Well, this is not about throwing yourself into wild attacking football and overwhelming the opponents. This is a carefully thought-out game plan where the games are won by stopping the City players who need to score, and then taking advantage of their own opportunities.
With this plan, Liverpool will win the 2024/25 Premier League. There, it was said out loud.
