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EPL: Jota’s Strike Seals Victory As Liverpool Extend Premier League Lead
Since taking over from Jürgen Klopp, Arne Slot has secured nine victories in his first ten matches, yet he expressed frustration as the team allowed a late surge from the winless Eagles.
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However, the win came at a price for Liverpool, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker departing the pitch limping in the dying moments, just before a tougher schedule of fixtures following the international break.
“We should have finished it off with such a dominant performance,” said Slot.
The loss keeps Crystal Palace firmly entrenched in the bottom three, having earned only three points from their first seven matches.
Arne Slot’s impressive start as manager has made him the first Liverpool boss to win eight of his first nine games, following a 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday.
However, the Dutchman has cautioned that more challenging tests await as his team aims to solidify their credentials for the Premier League title.
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In their next six league fixtures, Liverpool will take on Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City.
“It’s very good we have won these games, and now it is up to us to show ourselves in the big games,” added Slot.
“Unfortunately, Ali will not be with us, I assume, if I saw the way he walked off the pitch correctly.”
At Selhurst Park, Slot witnessed the contrasting aspects of his team as they were unable to capitalize on their first-half superiority while managing to secure their fifth clean sheet in seven league matches.
Crystal Palace nearly took the lead just 30 seconds into the game, but Eddie Nketiah’s flick off Ismaila Sarr’s cross was ruled out for offside.
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