Liverpool’s 2-2 draw away to Arsenal was a better result than it was performance, with the media mixed about their efforts, as well as hailing Mohamed Salah.
The Reds battled to a point on Sunday afternoon, needing Salah to equalise late in the day after a flat performance overall.
Having been outplayed in the opening 45 minutes, Liverpool did improve after the interval, but arguably didn’t capitalise on an injury to Gabriel.
Here’s how the media reacted to the Reds’ point in north London.BBC Sport‘s Phil McNulty praised the job Arne Slot is doing and feels Liverpool should be happy with their league position:
“Liverpool manager Arne Slot‘s composed and measured approach is reflected in the adjustments he has made to the team bequeathed to him by predecessor Jurgen Klopp.
“He has not been carried away as Liverpool made their way to the top of the table, and Slot will not be too low now after a laboured performance as his team failed to cash in on Arsenal‘s defensive crisis in the closing stages.
“The force appeared to be with Liverpool as Arsenal lost key players but, while they had plenty of possession, Slot’s team did not apply the sustained pressure that might have brought them a greater reward than Salah’s goal gave them.
“Liverpool were fortunate to be only one goal adrift after a poor first-half display when they were outmanoeuvred in midfield and troubled in defence – but when there is Salah there is always hope, even on a relatively quiet day for the Egyptian.
“Slot’s team are now in the position familiar to so many others, behind Manchester City, but to be sitting in second place and only a point behind the reigning champions still represents a fine start to the Dutch manager’s time at Anfield.”
