'We didn't:' Arne Slot shares what really helped Liverpool beat Aston Villa on Saturday

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Liverpool didn’t have to defend a set-piece against Aston Villa on Saturday, which Arne Slot thinks may have helped them win.The game was held at Anfield with Liverpool triumphing 2-0 after a fairly dominant display. Arne Slot admits that Liverpool beating Aston Villa was ‘a bit of luck’Liverpool’s defence has been one of their main problem areas this season.

Saturday’s game saw Liverpool return to a similar starting XI to the one that helped them win the Premier League title last season, and, unsurprisingly, they put in one of their best performances of the campaign.And, even though Slot’s men were on top form, the Dutchman still believes that they got “a bit of luck” on their way to victory.“The margins are small every single game – today after five minutes they hit the post – we didn’t concede a set piece, which was helpful, but also we got a bit lucky, which hasn’t happened recently,” he said in quotes relayed by BBC Sport.“Our second goal was a deflection.“When they hit the post, that was their biggest chance. There have, of course, been times when the Reds have led the way, but after their last month of performances, it’s a surprise that they’re still in the top three.

After their win against Villa, the Reds are now seven points behind league leaders Arsenal, with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth the only other team ahead of them. Some thought that Liverpool’s title hopes were out of the window, but since they still have to face Arsenal again, that gap could eventually be knocked down to four points, and with the Gunners likely to slip up at some point, it’s still anyone’s game.