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Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table by beating Wolves and could extend that advantage to 10 points if it can beat Aston Villa midweek.
Liverpool held on at times during the second half after a brilliant Wolves display but three points is all that matters to Slot's men at this stage of the season.
"A Premier League trip to Villa Park awaits Liverpool on Wednesday night, with the fixture brought forward as a result of the Reds reaching the Carabao Cup final.
Four days after taking on Unai Emery's Champions League-chasing Villa, Liverpool must take on old foes Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in the league.
"Despite the up-and-down form of defending champions City this season, they are still more than capable of putting in a performance worthy of beating any side in Europe.
But with trips to Aston Villa and Manchester City to come in the next week, he knows improvement is required.
"Liverpool have been serene for much of Slot’s debut season but this ranked as a crucial win from a scrappy performance.
Wolverhampton Wanderers at home was not supposed to be that time for Liverpool, and that it transpired to be so offered an insight into how Arne Slot’s side feel about themselves right now.
"On top of the Premier League, of course, and with a seven-point lead re-established over Arsenal, this is also a period in which they are a little unsure of their game for perhaps the first time this season.
"Slot praised the mentality of his players but, deep down, will know they will have to perform more adeptly if they are to emerge unscathed from more testing assignments to come.
Liverpool travel to Aston Villa on Wednesday, visit Manchester City next Sunday and, on February 26, host Newcastle United.
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