Slot 'has brought a high level of consistency'

Arne Slot is making Premier League management "look way too easy", says former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

Liverpool are top of the Premier League and Champions League tables, with a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals also booked.

"No-one really had a clue what to expect from Slot because of everything that Jurgen Klopp achieved and the impact when he left," said Reo-Coker.

"So no-one thought they would be competing for the Premier League title - maybe a top-four finish, but not a title when there was so much uncertainty about what Slot would bring.

"What he has brought is a great level of professionalism and high level of consistency and performance from every single player. No matter what his starting line-up is, it is always the highest level in the Premier League and Champions League.

"Every player seems tuned in and dialled in, so you have to give full credit to Slot because only a very good manager can do that.

"They are a well-oiled machine."

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