Liverpool Rules in Everton’s New Stadium – Arne Slot Aims Subtle Dig at Everton After What Wigan Player Did at Everton’s New Stadium….

Liverpool Manager Arne Slot Takes Cheeky Dig at Everton’s New Stadium

Liverpool manager Arne Slot couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Everton during a recent press conference. The Toffees had marked a historic moment on Monday night, hosting their first match at the newly constructed 52,888-capacity Bramley-Moore Dock stadium. However, it was a Wigan youngster who stole the spotlight, etching his name into the history books.

Wigan midfielder Harrison Rimmer became the first player to score at Everton’s new stadium, netting a goal in the 13th minute. The teenager, who happens to be a Liverpool supporter, celebrated his historic strike in front of the Everton fans by holding up six fingers—a cheeky reference to Liverpool’s six European Cup triumphs.

When Slot arrived for his press conference on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Aston Villa, he couldn’t resist bringing up the friendly. “Who scored first?” Slot asked, a grin quickly spreading across his face as he hinted at his playful intent. One reporter responded: “Harrison Rimmer, a Liverpool fan.”

Upon hearing the answer, Slot’s smile widened even further, clearly enjoying the moment. The lighthearted dig came just days after Liverpool and Everton played out an intense 2-2 draw in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The match ended in controversy, with Abdoulaye Doucouré and Curtis Jones receiving red cards after a heated exchange sparked by Doucouré taunting Liverpool fans.

Slot himself was also shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver following a tense post-match handshake. The Premier League later confirmed that Slot would serve a two-game touchline ban for using “offensive, insulting, or abusive language.” Despite the charge, Slot was permitted to be on the touchline for Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Wolves on Sunday.

As it stands, he will also be free to manage from the dugout during Liverpool’s upcoming match against Aston Villa on Wednesday. A win for Liverpool would extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 10 points, though the gap could shrink back to seven if second-placed Arsenal defeat West Ham United on Saturday.

The Merseyside derby has always been a fiercely contested affair, and Slot’s cheeky dig at Everton’s new stadium is just the latest installment in the long-standing rivalry between the two clubs. While Everton fans may not be happy about Slot’s comments, they can take solace in the fact that their team has a bright future ahead of them, with their new stadium providing a state-of-the-art facility for the team to call home.

In the end, Slot’s comments were just a lighthearted jab, and the Liverpool manager’s focus will now turn to preparing his team for their upcoming match against Aston Villa. With the Premier League title race heating up, Liverpool will need to be at the top of their game if they want to maintain their lead at the top of the table.