Arne Slot’s Liverpool reign continues to impress, as the Reds extended their winning streak to nine games in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Diogo Jota’s early goal proved decisive, keeping Liverpool atop the standings ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal.
Slot’s impact at Anfield has been remarkable, with no previous Liverpool manager winning so many of their first 10 games in all competitions. The Dutchman has seamlessly filled the void left by Jurgen Klopp, who departed after a trophy-laden era.
Liverpool’s only setback under Slot was a surprise home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Otherwise, the Reds have been in scintillating form, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Slot’s tactical acumen and ability to motivate his players have been key to their success.
However, Liverpool’s victory was marred by an injury to goalkeeper Alisson, who sustained a suspected hamstring issue and was substituted in the second half. The Brazilian’s absence could be a significant blow for Liverpool and Brazil ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Manchester City and Arsenal both survived scares to maintain their title challenges. City extended their unbeaten home run to 50 games with a 3-2 win over Fulham, while Arsenal secured their 400th home victory in the Premier League era with a 3-1 triumph against Southampton.
City’s victory was hard-fought, as they twice came from behind to secure the points. Mateo Kovacic’s brace canceled out Fulham’s early lead, and Jeremy Doku extended City’s advantage before Rodrigo Muniz set up a tense finish with a late goal.
Arsenal also faced a stern test against Southampton, who took the lead through Cameron Archer. However, Bukayo Saka inspired the Gunners’ comeback, setting up goals for Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli before sealing the victory with a late strike.
In other Premier League action, Brentford continued their impressive start with a thrilling 5-3 win over Wolves, while Leicester City earned their first victory of the season with a 1-0 triumph over Bournemouth. West Ham also recorded a 4-1 victory over Ipswich in the EFL Cup.
