Roy Keane names biggest difference between Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta in Liverpool title boost

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Roy Keane has claimed that Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta’s contrasting mindsets could prove decisive in the Premier League title race this season.

Liverpool extended its advantage at the summit this weekend thanks to a 2-1 win over Everton at Anfield, while Arsenal dropped points at home to Manchester City.

“This season, they [Liverpool] look like they are up for it,” the seven-time Premier League winner said in Sky Sports’ post-match coverage.



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Manchester City and Arsenal shared the points at the Emirates, meaning Liverpool holds a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The manager comes across very well, they’re digging deep and they’re a real goal threat.

"You talk about Arsenal’s lack of quality from open play and you look at Liverpool and how they’re attacking, even on a bad day you think they’re going to score two or three goals.

“They need to tighten up at the back, you worry about injuries, especially [Virgil] van Dijk

Asked what the difference is between the Liverpool and Arsenal coaches, Keane replied: “Well, I believe Slot is going out to win matches and not afraid of giving up chances and losing goals.

“It might be nerve-wracking for some of the supporters who want to be tight at the back, but football is entertainment and when I was playing United we gave up goals, but we always felt we had two or three in us.

“It’s a different mindset, a different mindset for a manager

Whenever I look at Liverpool, they’re entertaining to watch