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SLOT AIMS TO IMPROVE TO MATCH TOP SIX
The Straits Times
|August 27, 2024
New Reds boss oversees 2 straight wins but knows real test awaits at Old Trafford next
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LIVERPOOL Arne Slot's perfect start to life as Liverpool manager continued, when his new side strolled to a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the English Premier League on Aug 25.
He was serenaded by Reds fans before kick-off and goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensured the mood remained upbeat, as Liverpool made it two successive victories under their new boss.
The 45-year-old Dutchman was taking charge of his first home league game after opening his reign with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.
Slot was hired from Feyenoord to replace Jurgen Klopp after the German stepped down at the end of last term following nine successful years at the club.
The early signs are promising for Slot as he looks to build on the foundations laid by Klopp, who bowed out with a third-placed finish in the Premier League and a League Cup final victory last season.
In front of an Anfield league record crowd of 60,107, Liverpool took the lead in the 13th minute with a blistering break that climaxed with Diaz taking Diogo Jota's pass and firing high into the net.
This story is from the August 27, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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