After Liverpool defeated Manchester Metropolis 2-0 to take an important step in direction of the title, Arne Slot mentioned being 11 factors away from Arsenal locations them in a “good place” .
First-half objectives from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai have been sufficient to elongate their lead, although Mikel Arteta’s aspect have performed one sport fewer than the Merseyside membership. Slot was requested whether it is now Liverpool’s championship to throw away.
“You’ll be able to ask each single query you need,” the supervisor mentioned, earlier than referencing current and forthcoming matches. “However it’s so onerous to guage the league desk earlier than each sport is performed. In my view, Villa and Metropolis away are two very troublesome video games so that you can drop factors there.
“We’re in a superb place however we additionally understand how onerous it’s to play towards Wolves. Now we play Newcastle on Wednesday, who we drew 3-3 with. In each different league, having a lead like this may be comfy.
“Three days in the past we had a draw at Villa and folks advised me we weren’t in a superb place after which three days later we win and it modifications once more. We work each single day to attain this and it’s three months of very onerous work to keep up this. There isn’t any secret. We’re 11 factors clear however Arsenal has one sport in hand.”
Salah now has 30 objectives and 21 assists in all competitions, and Andy Robertson praised the ahead. “He’s on a special world proper now and enjoying out of his pores and skin,” the left-back mentioned.
Salah was requested if at 32 he’s a greater participant than ever. “Perhaps individuals want my first seasons or now however I want now as a result of successful the league, serving to the younger gamers, it’s particular,” the Egyptian mentioned. “We’d like one other title. Me and the massive guys within the workforce want one other title.”
Regardless of the defeat that leaves Metropolis 20 factors behind Liverpool, Pep Guardiola struck an optimistic observe. “I noticed a shiny future,” Metropolis’s supervisor mentioned. “Apart from Kevin [De Bruyne] and Nathan [Aké], they [the rest of the XI] are the long run, with others who will are available in future home windows.”
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Erling Haaland was once more absent with a knee downside. Guardiola was requested how severe it’s. “I don’t suppose very. Yesterday he educated however then mentioned he was not prepared – we’ve to respect that.”
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