Liverpool have re-established a 12-point gap with Arsenal after a 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield. This was not an impressive performance by The Kop as they sought to recover from consecutive losses to Paris St Germain in the Champions League and Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.
Meanwhile, this result continues the series of poor results of coach David Moyes at Anfield. The Scotsman is currently winless in his 22 visits to the stadium, losing 15 and drawing 7. However, this was Everton's second defeat in the league since Moyes replaced Sean Dyche as manager in January this year.
As for Liverpool, they still have a lot of work to do. However, the exciting return to Anfield means they only need at least 13 points from the last 8 matches to secure the Premier League title.
If ugly victories are a sign of a champion, Liverpool's game against Everton proved why Slot's side are now facing the opportunity to make history.
Winning has become a habit of Liverpool this season. And after suffering two consecutive defeats for the first time under Slot, they have tried their best to regain their familiarity. Thereby, The Kop temporarily ease all the worries that have been building up recently.
When the final whistle blew at Anfield, both players and fans cheered with excitement as Liverpool extended their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to an impressive 26 matches. All doubts about a gloomy end of the season for the "Red Brigade" have completely disappeared.
With the remaining 8 matches of the Premier League season, Slot will certainly hope that Diogo Jota's goal in the Merseyside derby will be a catalyst for the whole team.
"The situation we are going through is something we all wanted when the season started at Ipswich Town last August. So now we have to make the most of it.
This means we are still focused on ourselves and our own results. Liverpool are not distracted by anything else and meet the standards in every game we play.
I said before the break that our increase in the lead was a positive signal. But at the same time, we must also realize that this advantage is always subject to change, especially in a competitive league like the Premier League," Slot said of Liverpool's title race.
