In the realm of English football, few clubs can rival the storied history and pedigree of Liverpool FC. Yet, even for a club of such renown, the Reds are charting new territory under the stewardship of newly appointed manager Arne Slot, who has orchestrated a blistering start to the 2024-25 season that is rewriting the record books.
Unprecedented Away Wins Streak
Perhaps most impressively, Liverpool has now won their opening six away games of the season across all competitions, a feat never before achieved in the club’s illustrious 132-year existence. This includes a hard-fought 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with forward Darwin Núñez netting the decisive goal.
The significance of this particular win was not lost on keen observers, as RB Leipzig is one of the clubs that will soon fall under the purview of Liverpool’s former manager Jürgen Klopp in his new capacity as head of global football for Red Bull. Slot, it seems, is wasting no time in stamping his own indelible mark on the Merseyside club.
Domestic Dominance and European Ambitions
On the domestic front, Liverpool has surged to the summit of the Premier League table, having secured maximum points from their first eight fixtures. This scintillating form has been mirrored in Europe, with the Reds winning all three of their Champions League group stage matches thus far.
According to club captain Virgil van Dijk, much of the credit for Liverpool’s early season success must be attributed to the methods and philosophy of Slot. “He just has to keep going, keep improving us, keep showing us what he wants from us, and have fun with it,” remarked the Dutch defender. “I think we are showing that on the pitch.”
The season is so long. We’ll stay humble and keep going.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool captain
Chasing Trophies and Leaving a Legacy
For his part, Slot remains focused on the larger picture, even as he celebrates these initial triumphs. “Records are nice,” the Dutchman acknowledged, “but there is something else that is nicer than records, and we both know what I mean – trophies.”
With Liverpool firing on all cylinders and showing no signs of slowing down, Slot’s aspirations of bringing silverware back to Anfield appear increasingly achievable. The Reds’ upcoming fixtures, both in the Premier League and the Champions League, will provide stern tests of their title credentials, but this is a squad brimming with confidence and belief.
As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on Arne Slot and his Liverpool charges, as they seek to etch their names into the annals of footballing history. The early indications are certainly promising, and if the Reds can maintain this blistering pace, they may well find themselves celebrating come season’s end.
