Liverpool's unbeaten league run came to an abrupt end with a 3-2 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage, marking their first defeat since September. Following the match, manager Arne Slot addressed the media, attributing the loss primarily to defensive mistakes rather than any external pressures or complacency from his players.

The Reds briefly took the lead in the first half, but a flurry of three goals from Fulham within just 14 minutes turned the tide of the match. Defensive lapses from players such as Curtis Jones, Andrew Robertson, and Virgil van Dijk contributed significantly to Fulham's comeback, leaving Liverpool struggling to recover. Despite a late goal from Luis Diaz that narrowed the deficit, Liverpool could not find an equalizer.

Slot defended his team’s overall defensive record, emphasizing that they had only conceded 27 goals in their first 30 games prior to this defeat. He expressed confidence that the errors made against Fulham were uncharacteristic and insisted that the team needed to focus on learning from this experience. "It's hard to win a game of football at this level if you concede three goals," he remarked, pointing out the need for improvement despite the team's solid performance earlier in the season.

In his analysis, Slot compared Liverpool’s current challenges to those faced by past champions like Manchester City, stressing that their journey to the top of the table has been a laborious one, requiring hard work rather than complacency. As Liverpool aims to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures, they must address the defensive frailties that were exposed during this match to maintain their title ambitions.