Arya News - Liverpool’s Numbers Game: Slot’s Champions Make History by the StatsSlot’s Sensational Debut Sets Historic StandardArne Slot hasn’t just arrived at Liverpool—he’s imprinted himself onto th...
He also broke the record for most games scoring and assisting in the same match (37) and matched a 95-year-old club mark by scoring 16 away league goals in a single season. “You run out of superlatives,” said Slot. “He’s been pivotal in defining what this Liverpool team is.”
Van Dijk: Ever-Present and Ever-Inspiring
If Salah dazzled, Virgil van Dijk dominated. The Dutch captain didn’t miss a single Premier League minute—3,060 in total—leading the defence with a blend of composure and steel. His leadership was constant, even as Liverpool used 24 different players en route to the crown.
This was no fluke campaign. The Reds kept 14 clean sheets, were unbeaten in 26 consecutive games from September to April, and led the table for 234 days. Van Dijk, alongside ever-presents Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, formed the axis of a side that married consistency with excellence.
Milestones, Moments, and Managerial Mastery
Slot’s fingerprints were all over this title win. Clean sheets in his first three games, wins in his first four away fixtures, and a first triumph at Old Trafford since 1936 on his first attempt—these were not statistical quirks but statements of intent.
When Diogo Jota scored just 22 seconds after coming on at Forest, or when Darwin Nunez netted twice in stoppage time at Brentford, Liverpool’s bench strength told its own story. This was a squad with depth, dynamism, and desire.
Eleven different scorers, 22 points won from losing positions, nine league doubles, and nine penalties—all converted by Salah—reflected a team unwilling to yield.
Liverpool didn’t just win the league. They rewrote parts of its record book.
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There’s a sense of poetic symmetry about Liverpool’s 20th title. Equalling Manchester United’s tally but doing it in a way that felt distinctly ‘Liverpool’: thrilling, aggressive, defiant.
Fans have been quick to hail Arne Slot’s achievements—not just because of the silverware, but the how of it. The eye-catching, fearless football restored belief after the emotional end of Klopp’s reign. And let’s be honest: few expected this level of dominance so soon.
Van Dijk’s redemption arc—following injury setbacks—is a tale of perseverance, while Salah continues to push his own ceiling. It’s not hyperbole to say his contributions this season have entered Premier League folklore.
Supporters also relish the resilience shown—22 points clawed back from losing positions tells of character and collective belief. It wasn’t all free-flowing perfection; it was also gritty, gutsy, and grounded in trust.
What’s exciting? This feels like a beginning, not an ending. With the likes of Gravenberch emerging and Jaros debuting, the foundations of a sustained era under Slot are quietly being laid.