‘I appreciated what we did’

Arne Slot stated he was pleased with what he noticed from his Liverpool gamers because the Reds ran out 1-0 winners over Everton to increase their lead on the high of the Premier League to 12 factors.

Diogo Jota struck shortly after half-time in entrance of a usually raucous Anfield crowd to present Slot’s aspect the victory and finish the Toffees nine-match unbeaten run.

Beto had a first-half aim dominated out for offside, whereas David Moyes’ crew had been maybe lucky to complete the sport with eleven gamers after James Tarkowski’s crunching follow-through on Alexis Mac Allister.

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The consequence extends Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run to 26 matches and strikes them to inside 13 factors of the title with eight video games remaining. And Slot was happy by his aspect’s exhibiting.

“I appreciated what we did far more than within the away recreation, the place we scored two objectives [in a 2-2 draw] however we hardly created something,” Slot stated.

“At this time we had been nearly continuously of their closing third however, nonetheless, it’s onerous to attain due to the variety of gamers they bring about again round their 18-yard field and the best way they will defend.

“We confronted a crew that has not misplaced for 9 video games in a row. So we knew, other than it being the Merseyside derby, we confronted a really robust crew, particularly defensively.”

Slot was additionally requested about his tackle the Tarkowski problem, however the Liverpool boss was in no temper to wade into the controversy.

“So many individuals gave their opinion about it, and even people who find themselves not in Liverpool’s favour,” stated Slot.

“They had been so clear of their feedback that it’s not needed for me to say anything about it.

“It was so clear it’s not needed for me to remark.”

Liverpool are subsequent in motion after they journey to Fulham on Sunday.