Arne Slot was spot on about Liverpool’s biggest weakness, and their victory over Manchester City confirmed it. He recognized that poor away form had cost them in the title race last season, and fixing it was crucial. With their win at the Etihad and a much-improved record on the road, Liverpool have shown they’ve overcome this problem—making them strong contenders for the Premier League crown.

Arne Slot quickly identified what Liverpool needed to become Premier League title contenders. While he inherited a strong squad from Jurgen Klopp, he recognized that their away form was a key weakness, particularly compared to Manchester City.

Back in October, Slot highlighted the 10-point gap between Liverpool and City in away matches the previous season, emphasizing that this difference was crucial in the title race. He stressed the importance of controlling games not just at Anfield but on the road as well.

Slot also pointed out that winning difficult away fixtures against teams like City, United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham was essential for any title-winning side. Sunday’s victory at the Etihad underscored Liverpool’s transformation, not only putting them 11 points clear at the top but also securing their 10th away win of the season—already surpassing last year’s total.

Liverpool have now gone unbeaten away from Anfield since April, amassing 35 points on the road—10 more than Arsenal and 17 more than City, albeit with more games played. Crucially, they’ve also improved in big away fixtures, beating City, United, and Tottenham while drawing against Newcastle, Arsenal, and Villa.

With seven of their last 11 games at Anfield—where they’ve been nearly unbeatable for years—Liverpool’s home form will decide their title chances. However, if they do lift the trophy, it will be thanks to their significant improvement away from home, proving Slot’s vision was correct.