"The harder you work, the more luck you have."
Liverpool boss Arne Slot drew on a quote from basketball legend Michael Jordan as he addressed claims suggesting the runaway Premier League leaders have enjoyed good fortune of late.
The Reds escaped with a 1-0 win against Paris St-Germain on Wednesday in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.
PSG dominated the Reds at the Parc des Princes and had 27 shots but found keeper Alisson in inspired form before Harvey Elliott grabbed a late winner for the visitors.