Arne Slot jokingly thanks Liverpool legend for inspiring victory over Arsenal: “Let’s make it boring”

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Arne Slot praised Liverpool's mentality and a moment of individual brilliance by Dominik Szoboszlai in their narrow 1-0 Premier League victory over Arsenal at Anfield on August 31, 2025. Szoboszlai, playing as an uncustomary right-back, scored a stunning 30-yard free-kick in the 83rd minute, securing the win for Liverpool. Slot highlighted Szoboszlai's consistent work ethic and commitment, noting that the player always gives everything regardless of position, and described his performance as "unbelievable" given he had only played a few times in that role before.

Slot emphasized the team's collective defensive effort, crediting Liverpool's backline for being outstanding against Arsenal's strong attacking threat. He singled out Virgil van Dijk and other defenders for their crucial contributions, maintaining a clean sheet against a team featuring dangerous forwards like Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard. Slot acknowledged that while Liverpool occasionally face criticism, the players responded with determination and composure in a challenging match.

Reflecting on the overall match and season, Slot remarked that Liverpool's team mentality is a key factor in their success. He quoted Michael Jordan, saying, "the harder we work, the more luck we get," underlining the connection between effort and favorable outcomes. Slot admitted the team is not perfect but praised their resilience and willingness to work hard to secure results, noting that luck had favored them both in this game and a recent match against Newcastle.

In sum, Slot's comments after the 1-0 victory highlighted Liverpool’s strong team spirit, the importance of Szoboszlai's moment of magic, and the solid defensive performance that collectively delivered a hard-earned win over Arsenal, reinforcing their status as Premier League champions.

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