Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa was followed by a rush of praise for Arne Slot, whose team was described as “flawless” by one member of the national press.
If they weren’t already, the media are waking up to the fact that Liverpool’s run of form is here to stay.
With the Reds winning without playing at their very best but still looking composed in victory, Liverpool are now five points clear of Man City who are stumbling.
After Pep Guardiola’s side lost their fourth consecutive match and Liverpool took advantage, here’s how the media reacted to the Reds’ 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
Arne Slot has Liverpool attackers on song
Richard Jolly of the Independent detailed how Slot has used Liverpool’s competition for places in attack to his advantage:
“For the second successive game, Slot chose his striker wisely.
“It was Luis Diazagainst Bayer Leverkusen, an unconventional choice that reaped a dividend when the Colombian delivered the first hat-trick of …