Arne Slot expressed his satisfaction with Liverpool’s performance as they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton. This win allowed the Reds to widen their lead at the summit of the Premier League standings by 12 points.
The decisive moment came shortly after the break when Diogo Jota found the back of the net. The Anfield faithful, as passionate as ever, witnessed Slot’s squad halt Everton’s impressive nine-game unbeaten streak.
Earlier in the match, Beto saw his goal disallowed for offside, a moment of relief for Liverpool. Meanwhile, David Moyes’ team managed to finish the game with all players on the field, despite a heavy challenge from James Tarkowski on Alexis Mac Allister that could have easily seen different consequences.
After this result, Liverpool’s incredible Premier League unbeaten streak now stands at 26 matches. With only eight games remaining, they are inching closer to clinching the title, just 13 points away.
Reflecting on the match, Slot commented, “I much preferred our play today compared to the away fixture, where we scored twice but didn’t create many chances. This time, we continually pressured them in the final third. Despite their solid defense around the box, it’s challenging to break through.”
Slot acknowledged the strength of the Everton squad, especially considering their nine-game undefeated run. “Facing a team as defensively sound as this, coupled with the derby atmosphere, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy.”
When asked about the controversial Tarkowski tackle, Slot chose to sidestep the contentious issue, noting, “So many have shared their views, even those not particularly supportive of Liverpool. Their comments were quite definitive, making it unnecessary for me to add more.”
Looking ahead, Liverpool will gear up for their next challenge as they travel to Fulham on Sunday.
