LONDON, Nov 30 : Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted he was simply relieved his side ended their shocking run of poor form with a 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday, though he was thankful their ongoing habit of missing chances did not cost them.

After losing nine of their last 12 games in all competitions for the first time since 1954, Liverpool stopped the rot thanks to record signing Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal and Cody Gakpo's late finish.

The victory follows a dreadful run which piled pressure on Slot, who delivered Liverpool's 20th English league title last season.

But the Dutchman also warned that he saw similar failings from his side which contributed to their recent results, with Isak and fellow summer signing Florian Wirtz both guilty of missing good opportuniti

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