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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Arne Slot emulates Bill Shankly as Darwin Nunez goal proves decisive in close contest against Leipzig

Darwin Nunez scored the only goal against RB Leipzig - (AFP)

Darwin Nunez’s first-half goal was enough to earn Liverpool a 1-0 Champions League win at RB Leipzig as the outstanding start to Arne Slot’s reign continued in Germany.

Against a club that will soon become a concern of former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, Slot’s men set two new club records – the first Liverpool side to win their first six away games of a season and the first to triumph in 11 of their first 12 matches. Slot himself emulated Bill Shankly by winning his first three European matches as manager.

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