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Slott looks back on Man City defeat with ‘angry and disappointment’<\/p>\n

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Arne Slott said that despite Liverpool’s disappointing season, they have only been behind in the first three games this season, but his players still feel they can “compete with other teams”.<\/div>\n
Liverpool, who lost to Manchester City on Sunday, have won just one of their last seven Premier League games and are in sixth place, 17 points behind leaders Arsenal.<\/div>\n

However, the head coach believes that their performance was more justified, and of the different away games, only the first half of the three stands out as a situation where they were clearly not the better team.<\/p>\n

“I have to give a lot of credit to the players because we’ve had so many setbacks and hits so far,” Slott said ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Sunderland, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+. <\/div>\n

“Many times we didn’t get what we deserved, but they came back every three days and gave us a good performance.<\/p>\n

“It doesn’t always lead to wins, but I’ve said it many times, but I think there were only three games in the first half this season where the opposing team was much better than us. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn the first half, it could have been Crystal Palace, Man City and maybe Arsenal away, but that was part of the first half. That\u2019s a credit to the players, because they\u2019ve had setbacks time and time again this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Liverpool overcame a tough opening game at the Emirates Stadium to pick up one point, but lost both games to Crystal Palace and Manchester City.<\/p>\n

Despite not winning a league game this year, the Reds have not suffered a major loss, although they suffered a draw at the beginning of January.<\/p>\n

But Slott and his players understand that any drop in points is a sign of a lack of performance at a prestigious club like Liverpool.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like a draw is a loss at this club,\u201d Slott said. “It’s definitely not easy for the players… We’re not up to Liverpool’s standards at the moment so the players feel that disappointment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main reason is because every game is close. Every game it feels like we can win but it doesn’t happen. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it’s probably more difficult than when you play a game and you feel throughout the game that the other team is better and you’re not good enough.<\/p>\n

“But that’s not how they feel. They feel they can compete with any team in any league in the world in terms of performance. But the reality is we’re not performing to Liverpool’s standards.”<\/p>\n

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‘It’s all about results’: Slott says Liverpool need to improve after a difficult start to the season<\/p>\n

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Slott made a dream start to his Liverpool career, winning the league in his first season after being given the difficult task of replacing Jurgen Klopp.<\/p>\n

The Reds also topped the Champions League last season, facing eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

However, they have already lost twice as many league games this season as last season, and two of their four losses in 2024-25 came after winning the title. <\/p>\n

Liverpool’s inconsistent form has even led to calls for Slott to be sacked by some in the fanbase, with the Dutchman believing this season has been his “toughest ever” as manager.<\/p>\n

“All the other seasons I’ve managed have been positive. I don’t think we’ve ever lost two games in a row,” Slott said. <\/p>\n

“This season is an exception for me and it’s an exception for the players as well. They’re not used to losing a lot, they’re not used to drawing a lot. I’m not used to that either.”<\/p>\n

When is Sunderland vs Liverpool?<\/h2>\n

Sunderland welcome defending Premier League champions Liverpool to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday 11th February.<\/p>\n

Kick-off is at 8:15pm UK time, with live coverage starting at 7pm on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.<\/div>\n

How to watch Sunderland vs Liverpool<\/h2>\n
Sunderland vs. Liverpool will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.<\/div>\n

TNT Sports is available on all major TV platforms and offers up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red button channels (TNT Sports 5-10), and a lineup of TNT Sports Ultimate and TNT Sports Box Office HD.<\/p>\n

TNT Sport is available to subscribe to via discovery+, BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media.<\/div>\n
Use our Pub Finder to find out where local establishments are showing TNT Sports.<\/div>\n
Click here for the latest information on soccer matches broadcast on TNT Sports.<\/div>\n
Here is the TNT Sports schedule and TV guide. Click here for the full Premier League schedule.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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