The winner of the prize is selected by a panel that comprises of Martin O'Neill, Sir Alex Ferguson, Chris Hughton, Rachel Yankey, Les Ferdinand, Clare Tomlinson, Jess Creighton, Stuart Pearce and Barry Fry.
The panel nominated Slot for the Reds' impressive 2-0 win against City in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium on February 23.
Liverpool clinched three points against the reigning champions, with Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai on the scoresheet, to increase their lead at the summit.
