Liverpool supporters were heard singing Arne Slot\u2019s name as the match edged towards its conclusion.<\/p>\n
The travelling Reds made their backing for the Dutch manager unmistakable after Cody Gakpo wrapped up a 2-0 win over West Ham.<\/p>\n
The victory lifts Liverpool back into the top half of the Premier League table and marks their first triumph since November 1.<\/p>\n
Liverpool fans rally behind Slot
\nBBC Sport\u2019s live coverage from the London Stadium picked up the away end showing vocal support for Slot before the final whistle.<\/p>\n
It was deserved, too. The head coach made a bold \u2014 but ultimately effective \u2014 decision to leave Mo Salah out on the right.<\/p>\n
Gakpo moved across to the opposite wing to accommodate Florian Wirtz on the left, while Alexander Isak kept his place and later got himself on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n
Both decisions were thoroughly justified by the outcome.<\/p>\n
No one will feel a bigger sense of relief than Isak, who finally opened his Premier League account for Liverpool.<\/p>\n
The striker has faced heavy scrutiny following his highly emotional summer departure from Newcastle.<\/p>\n
With his first league goal now secured, the pressure should ease a little for both him and Slot ahead of next week\u2019s clash with Sunderland.<\/p>\n
Slot will also have been encouraged by what was arguably Wirtz\u2019s standout display in a Liverpool shirt, especially during the opening 45 minutes.<\/p>\n
A result that keeps Slot in the job
\nThere\u2019s little doubt that Slot\u2019s position was in jeopardy heading into the meeting with Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo\u2019s side. Had the ex-Feyenoord boss added a fourth straight defeat to his record, it wouldn\u2019t have been shocking if the club had contemplated making a drastic decision.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s last 10 matches:
\n\u2022 4 wins
\n\u2022 6 losses
\n\u2022 14 goals scored
\n\u2022 19 conceded<\/p>\n
A loss would have left Liverpool 11 points adrift of Arsenal before the Gunners\u2019 game in hand \u2014 and potentially up to 14 points off top spot at this stage of the 2025\/26 campaign. A worrying scenario.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s still plenty of work ahead, particularly with a tricky trip to Sunderland on the horizon, but this win buys Slot valuable breathing room and a chance to steady the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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