Slot was also asked about Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool?s new striker, who has stormed to a strong start with two goals in two matches:
He?s already made a big impact on the attacking part of our game so not only scoring goals but being part of buildup situations where he was someone that started the attack.
The most important answer to what he can improve is his match fitness. I expect him to do a lot more without the ball than he already does because he?s already working hard.
The thing that stands out for [Arsenal], and in a negative way for us, is we?ve conceded four set pieces, including the Bilbao game and that?s one of their strengths.
You can see how well they are managed by Mikel Arteta, they?ve been working together for five years and they can play almost every style there is. It [conceding from set-pieces] is a part we need to improve, which we were really good at last season so there?s no panic.
If it?s true, Newcastle have signed a new No9 and that?s very nice for Eddie because Anthony Gordon is suspended and Isak has not been training.
I said after Monday evening that I could make a substitute to impact the game and as always, we try to sign players who can help us.
There are a lot of similarities with both teams. The playing style of Arsenal hasn?t changed too much with the new signings coming in. Maybe they have a different No 9 than last season, Jesus is a real No 9 but he didn?t play as much, but the one they have now is different to Havertz or Trossard. Gyokeres is more of a target man so that?s maybe where there?s a small difference.

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