‘Maybe we are not so good anymore’ – Slot responds to claims that Premier League is weaker this season | OneFootball

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists this has been a competitive and exciting Premier League season despite his side’s runaway lead at the top of the table.

The Reds need just a point at Anfield on Sunday against Spurs to secure the Premier League title.

Slot’s side are currently 12 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table and 18 ahead of Man City in third.

But the Liverpool boss refuted claims that this has not been an exciting season.

“Everybody can have their opinion,” he said. “In the parts of the world we live in, when you have your opinion, you can share it with everyone. That’s a very positive thing to have.

“I’ve only been here for a year. I think it’s never been as exciting for top-four, top-five finish. In all the years before, it was quite clear which clubs will get the first three or four positions. In my opinion, it’s a really difficult league. Because from what I’ve experienced, there’s never been an easy game.

“We are not the only team in this league who find it difficult to win a game by three or four goals. That was maybe easier three or four years ago.

“Either the teams are not so good anymore – the Liverpools, the Manchester Citys and the Arsenals – or we are still very good but the other teams have the funds to spend as much or, in some situations, even more.”

The last time Liverpool won the league title was during covid, meaning fans were unable to celebrate as they normally would.

And Slot says the opportunity to win the Premier League in front of their own supporters presents a big responsibility.

“We are aware that the last time this club won the league was during the Covid time,” he said. “So everybody is looking forward to Sunday.

“But we know there’s still a job to do. We need at least one point. That is what we know and, hopefully, what our fans know as well when they come to the stadium that they support us in the best possible way as they have done all season, but also be aware of the fact that we still need a point.

“It’s a nice game to look forward to but also a responsibility we have for Sunday.”