Liverpool head coach Arne Slot saw the 2-2 draw of his game away to Aston Villa on Wednesday when two points descended, even though they were entertained by the rate offered.
The Premier League leaders extended their lead to eight points above the second placed Arsenal, but after they had had chances to win in the second half, there was a touch of disappointment in the interview after the Match of Slot.
Liverpool initially took a goal in the first half, before Quickfire efforts by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins saw them go a goal during the break.
Trent Alexander-Arnold got them again in flat terms in the second half, while Darwin Nunez missed a glorious opportunity to win it.
The Reds ended the game with an expected goals (XG) total of 2.44 of their 17 shots to villas 0.73 of the nine efforts they tried during the game.
“It was a great game. Going 2-1 in the break did not feel that the game was going for us, but I was disappointed. We came out in the second half and scored 2-2 and had something Good the chances to get 3-2 and then we could even have losed it, “he told the BBC match of the day.
“It was a great game, but I am not happy with the result. I felt that we defended well, but I can't think of many villa opportunities. You have to have a neutral set of balance or positive and we have admitted one And none scored two good goals and created enough opportunities to get the winner.
“We played wolves away and defeated them 2-1 and in the last minutes it was also difficult for us. These players are used to this and are used to playing for trophies. Today we played very well, but that must do too With the playing style of the other team.
“Every team has to play every team twice and this week villa and city are gone, but again we didn't lose. We wanted more and that is the only thing we can blame ourselves a few times, we didn't get something We deserved what we deserved.
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Liverpool -captain Virgil van Dijk agreed with his boss that the result was not what they were looking for.
“A bit disappointed, but we are fighting. We had opportunities to win the game, took a bit of a risk at the end, so it sometimes became more open. We go a point and continue and focus on a big weekend, Again, “Van Dijk told TNT Sports.
“In possession we did quite well, created good possibilities to score the second. Disappointing to admit from a set piece. We tried everything and unfortunately it was not enough for three points.
“We should have scored 3-2, but the honor of Aston Villa, they made it very difficult. We have a very tough one on the weekend, then we play Newcastle, our focus now will be on Man City, a very difficult one Game, we know that.
“Do everything in your power to win games, the focus will be on Sunday.”
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