Arne Slot has been praised for the speed at which Liverpool have adapted to his style of play, with Chris Sutton highlighting their 3-0 victory over Manchester United as evidence of the new manager’s tactical expertise.
Liverpool have enjoyed a perfect start under Slot, winning all three of their Premier League matches so far.
After back-to-back 2-0 victories against Ipswich Town and Brentford, the Reds produced a commanding performance against their fierce rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Goals from Mohamed Salah and a Luis Díaz brace secured the 3-0 win, extending their 100% record.
It has been an excellent beginning to life at Anfield for the Dutchman, who took over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of last season.
Sutton remarked that Liverpool’s dominant display made it seem as though United manager Erik ten Hag, despite being in his third season and having spent over £600 million during that time, looked like the real Premier League novice.
Speaking to Casinoapps.com, Sutton said: “I like the way Arne Slot has handled the situation of going into the club and replacing such a huge figure in Jurgen Klopp.
“Everybody was slightly concerned about Liverpool’s lack of business in the transfer window before they added (Federico) Chiesa, but everything looks very settled at the club.
“They’ve got off to a very good start under him. You could caveat that by saying they’ve beaten Ipswich; they’ve beaten Brentford and they’ve beaten Manchester United.
“No one knows what Manchester United are going to offer this season, but in those three matches, they’ve kept three clean sheets.
“Manchester United lacked any control of the game, while Liverpool were so dominant and so impressive.
“I don’t think anybody really knew with Slot taking over how long it would take for him to find his feet, and naturally you think a new manager needs time.
“Watching the game at the weekend, from the two performances, you would have thought that Erik ten Hag was the Premier League rookie on his third game of management, and Slot was the more experienced on his third year.
“You know what Liverpool are doing and you understand their identity. You don’t quite know what Manchester United are still.
“Slot’s created a really good reputation for himself. Walking into Klopp’s huge, huge shoes was always going to be difficult.
“He has and he’s gone in and done it his way.
“It’s only three games.
“That’ll be the message he’s enforcing to the Liverpool players, you know, let’s not get carried away yet, let’s keep going.
“It’s a good start, but that’s all it is at the moment.”
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