Arne Slot has argued it's unrealistic for Liverpool to be perfect every week as they head to Aston Villa on Wednesday looking to overturn a recent wobble in form.
Slot’s Premier League leaders could move 10 points clear with a win at Villa Park but have been unconvincing in their last three games; an FA Cup exit against Plymouth, dramatic 2-2 draw at Everton and tense 2-1 victory over Wolves at Anfield.
Defeat against Unai Emery’s side would allow Arsenal to cut the gap to four points against West Ham on Saturday, with Liverpool then facing a tricky trip to Manchester City 24 hours later.