Liverpool have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in the Premier League, stretching across 22 consecutive matches, with 15 victories to their name. As they navigate a congested fixture list, playing a league game every three days until month's end, the team faces a challenging yet potentially rewarding period. Their first leg in the Champions League last-16 tie looms on either March 4 or 5 against formidable opponents Paris St-Germain or Benfica. Shortly after, they confront Manchester City on Sunday, March 5. Currently, Liverpool sit eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal, having played one fewer game.
Juggling multiple competitions, Liverpool's schedule includes a Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on March 16 and a Premier League home clash with Chelsea on the same day. With nine games remaining in their Premier League season, they anticipate an intense run-in, hosting Arsenal on May 10 and concluding with a home game against Crystal Palace. According to Opta, Liverpool boast an 87% chance of finishing at the top of the league, projecting them to remain six points clear of Arsenal. Nevertheless, their path is fraught with challenges, as they face six top-half sides in their final 13 matches.
Slot, reflecting on recent performances, expressed mixed feelings following a draw at Villa Park.
"For everything else, I'm not happy with 2-2. I wasn't happy at all being 2-1 down at half-time, it didn't reflect the first half at all." – Slot
Despite these sentiments, Slot remains confident in his team's abilities.
"I don't feel like that at all," said Slot. "If you go away at Villa it is always a difficult fixture. Performance-wise, not a dip at all today in my opinion." – Slot
Liverpool's recent encounter with Aston Villa highlighted areas for improvement. Slot noted the disparity between chances created and goals scored.
"What we must not do, and a bit too often now, we don't get what we deserve. If you put all the chances in a row from us and them it's clear which team should have won this game." – Slot
Acknowledging the need for consistency, Slot emphasized the importance of capitalizing on these opportunities.
"We must not make a habit out of that as it's happened a bit too much now, but we are eight points clear with Arsenal having a game in hand." – Slot
The complexities of the Premier League schedule require Liverpool to adapt quickly. Slot addressed the challenges posed by back-to-back away fixtures.
"Every team has to play every team twice and this week is Villa away and City away," Slot told BBC Sport after the draw at Villa Park. – Slot
Despite these hurdles, Slot remains optimistic about his team's resilience and trophy aspirations.
"These players are used to this and are used to playing for trophies." – Slot
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