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View image in fullscreenArne Slot’s Liverpool continue to produce as the tests get tougher

Manager’s ability to improve individuals has helped the club to the summit of both Premier and Champions Leagues

Arne Slot had asked for judgment to be reserved on Liverpool’s potential until after the seven matches between the October and November international breaks.

But it was Slot’s name that rang out from the Kop immediately after the final whistle after yet another victory and another reminder that, when it comes to succession planning, Michael Edwards, the chief executive of football at Fenway Sports Group and the man who appointed Richard Hughes as Liverpool sporting director, has few equals.

Slot wanted to see how Liverpool handled the dual demands of Champions League and Premier League football against higher-calibre opposition before passing comment on any title credentials.

That mirrors Klopp’s Liverpool, as do the comebacks that secured a valuable point at Arsenal and the victory over Brighton.

The reaction to that Mohamed Salah winner, with fans of all ages losing it as they careered up and down the steps, reflected an early but significant moment in the Premier League season on a day when Manchester City and Arsenal lost.

Slot is marrying Klopp traits with the benefits of his calmer approach; more control and focus on staying in position have improved Liverpool as a defensive unit in particular compared with last season.

There are so many moments and things in games that we are doing well and I think so far, so good in terms of results.”

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In this defining period Liverpool have found ways to win evenly poised games (Chelsea and Leipzig), to come from behind (Arsenal and Brighton), to make wholesale changes and advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals (Brighton again) and to increase their intensity and quality when necessary (Leverkusen and Brighton).

Slot’s tactical adjustments, whether deploying Luis Díaz in a central striking role against the Bundesliga champions or reconfiguring his midfield during the second half against Fabian Hürzeler’s side, have delivered.

Slot has a remarkable 14 wins from 16 games and would be on course for a 95-point season should Liverpool maintain their Premier League form.
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