Liverpool “wheels might be back on” – Reds finally “resembled” champions

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Here’s the best of the media reaction to Liverpool’s victory. Here's the top 10. ?#LIVAVL | @bet365 | #Ad pic.twitter.com/Bcg2ICStdD — Squawka (@Squawka) November 1, 2025 Luke Power of the Mail highlighted Liverpool’s league position despite such a poor run of form, but admits Arsenal will be hard to catch: “It’s testament to how well Liverpool began the season, at least in terms of racking up points, that they’re suddenly third again after one win.

“Now they’re relying on the Gunners having their own collapse, or if not, they’ll need to go on a phenomenal run to catch them.” For Slot, this was a vital step in the right direction Lewis Steele felt Slot’s decision to revert to last season’s approach paid off handsomely: “Arne Slot went back to the winning formula of last season (the midfield + Robbo at LB) and, as if by magic, Liverpool put in their best performance of the season. Any team in the top six or eight, they have to play.” The Guardian‘s Andy Hunter says this has to be a “starting point” for Slot instead of a false dawn: “Crisis club Liverpool find themselves level on points with second-placed Bournemouth after picking up their first Premier League points since 20 September.

“Liverpool were deserving victors in the league for the first time since beating Everton in the Merseyside derby.” Slot’s decision to leave out so many key players in the Carabao Cup was vindicated, according to the Athletic‘s Gregg Evans: “Slot’s decision to rest his senior players in the midweek League Cup defeat by Crystal Palace looked to have worked after Liverpool found a way to win again. “Slot knew that by sacrificing a serious assault on the Carabao Cup, the pressure would be on his side to get back on track in the Premier League, but with the fresh legs in midfield, and most importantly the return of Gravenberch from injury, Liverpool played with a level of composure and control to get their season back on track.” Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa MATCH REPORT: Much-needed league win as Szoboszlai shines PLAYER RATINGS: Improved scores across the board!