Arne Slot highlights the one major difference between Liverpool and Arsenal - 'Can safely say'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has underlined what he sees as the key difference between his side and Arsenal as the two clubs battle at the top of the Premier League. Speaking before Liverpool’s trip to the Emirates Stadium, Slot praised Mikel Arteta’s team as a “complete package” and admitted they “hardly concede goals” and can threaten in multiple ways, from open play, set pieces and long balls, with no obvious weaknesses.

Slot contrasted that with Liverpool’s current situation, highlighting that while his side have already beaten Arsenal at Anfield and shown they can compete with top opposition, they have also been vulnerable at decisive moments. He referenced Liverpool’s recent habit of conceding late goals, which has affected momentum and the general mood around the club. Arsenal, meanwhile, head into the game on a long winning run and with what he described as a very positive atmosphere surrounding the team.

The Dutch coach stressed that Liverpool’s challenge is not purely tactical but also mental, insisting that winning games like this away from home is crucial to proving they can sustain a title push and go deep in the Champions League and FA Cup. Slot suggested that Arsenal’s consistency and ability to control matches is what currently separates the sides, whereas Liverpool still fluctuate between dominant performances and frustrating lapses.

Even so, Slot expressed confidence in his squad, pointing to big victories already this season as evidence that Liverpool can match any opponent “on their day.” He framed the Emirates clash as both a test and an opportunity: a chance to reset the narrative after setbacks, close the gap at the top, and show that Liverpool can marry their attacking threat with the defensive solidity and game management that he believes Arsenal now exemplify.