Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: What Slot said

Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaking to BBC MOTD: "After 2-1 it went away from us. Before that I think we started well in the first 10 minutes of the second half then we had control of the game without creating chances - but that is not the first time this season.

"At 1-1 we were close to going 2-1 and then conceding the goal at 2-1 the way we conceded the goal is something we haven't had this season yet. We have conceded a lot of goals this season which you'd find hard to believe unless you live it and that's what we did today. Villa were the better team after that and the game went away from us.

"It's not about me or how frustrated I am it's frustrating for everyone involved - players, staff and definitely fans. Frustrating for players who came back and in football you can slip [Dominik Szoboszlai], but it's so unfortunate. That is something that's probably part of our season. We know what to do next week."

Why has away form been so poor?: "In general teams struggle more away from home but for a top team like us it's far too many losses and dropped points. That hugely has to do with the way we concede is far too easy in general.

"We have chances but we've not been as clinical in fishing them this season as we were last season. It doesn't help that [Alexander] Isak has hardly played for us or that Hugo [Ekitike] has been unavailable. It is what it is. Next week, Brentford is where our focus is."

On his position as manager?: "It's not about me it's about us being disappointed with the result. I spoke yesterday on it and that's enough. Our focus is on the Brentford game and making sure we earn the support of the fans by starting the game aggressive and well.

"The culmination of the fan support and a good performance will lead us to what we want to achieve and that is qualifying for the Champions League."