Alisson’s injury will be Arne Slot’s first real test at Liverpool, but he can lean on the experience of his age-defying captain
is quietly having a superb start to the season. Quiet, because he isn’t receiving the same level of fanfare as Arsenal duo Gabriel and William Saliba. Quiet, because this is the level we have come to expect from the Dutchman.
But both Van Dijk and centre-back partner Ibrahima Konate were crucial in keeping the hosts at bay – and they would have been grateful when Palace’s best chance, late on, was spurned by Eberechi Eze. Now, City and Arsenal are currently lurking below, and while both are expected to eventually overtake Liverpool in the table, that will not happen this weekend, nor will it happen for at least another fortnight.And with head coach Arne Slot seemingly having resolved their defensive deficiencies, there is every reason to suggest Liverpool can be title contenders.
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