October 03, (THEWILL) – Arne Slot established himself in Liverpool history by becoming the first manager to win eight of his opening nine matches following a convincing 2-0 triumph against Bologna in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening at Anfield.
The Dutch manager’s impressive start continues to exceed expectations, with Liverpool maintaining their strong form across all competitions. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the first half, while Mohamed Salah added his 49th UCL goal late in the match to seal the victory. The result places Liverpool in a commanding position in their group, building upon their previous 3-1 success against AC Milan.
Liverpool dominated proceedings from the outset, with Mac Allister demonstrating his attacking talent under Slot’s tactical system. The Argentine international initiated and finished the move that led to the opening goal, converting Salah’s precise cross. Bologna showed occasional moments of promise, with Dan Ndoye striking the woodwork and Riccardo Orsolini forcing goalkeeper Alisson Becker into crucial saves.
The match-winning moment arrived in the 75th minute through Salah’s individual brilliance. The Egyptian forward created space on the right flank before cutting inside and placing an expertly measured shot beyond Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. The goal marked Salah’s sixth of the current season, further cementing his status among Europe’s elite forwards.
Liverpool’s performance under Slot continues to impress, surpassing the early records of legendary managers, including Kenny Dalglish, Bill Shankly, and Bob Paisley. The victory maintains Liverpool’s momentum both domestically, where they lead the English Premier League, and in European competition, where they are in pursuit of a seventh UCL trophy.
