Liverpool head coach Arne Slot reveals how his team masterminded what was a pretty routine win over the reigning Premier League champions.
“By scoring a set-piece,” Slot responded when speaking to Sky Sports.
“If you want to win a big game you need a neutral set-piece balance or to score one and not concede. We kept them away from big chances because we made sure they didn’t create as much as they normally do.”
Slot added: “We as a group of people look at how the set-up is, and someone came up with a brilliant plan and we knew that space could be there. The deflection was so helpful because it wasn’t as if we were dominating the game.
“The first half played out better for them than for us, apart from the score.
“I don’t think they had too many big chance but it felt like they were going to score. A lot in the second half, I can’t remember them having a big chance.
“Ideally, we have the ball more than the other team. But City when it comes to ball possession, they like it a lot and are so comfortable on the ball. The only chance you have to win here is to defend very well.”
Later in the interview, Slot said: “Three days ago we had a draw at Villa and people told me we weren’t in a good place and then three days later we win and it changes again.
“We work every single day to achieve this and it is three months of very hard work to maintain this.
“There is no secret. We are 11 points clear but Arsenal has one game in hand. The best attack we had didn’t end in a goal.
“You always have to adapt to the challenge you have. A week ago we experienced how difficult Wolves at home was. They will always be difficult games, like today.
“It is easier for us to not get excited because we know what we have to put in. This result was more about defence than attack. It is normal for fanbases to be positive and it is important to understand why we are where we are.”