Arne Slot handed James McConnell an opportunity in the Champions League and was so impressed he's changed his transfer plans - with Jurgen Klopp handing the midfielder his debut last term

The German manager announced his departure just under a year ago, with his side sat top of the Premier League.

Liverpool have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and new head coach Arne Slot has spoken to Jurgen Klopp about the Reds' previous title collapse

But even though all things must come to an end, a change in Liverpool's boss didn't have to mean a departure from their recent run as title challengers, and boy, has Arne Slot proven that to be true.

Liverpool led the Premier League by five points at the same stage last season and Arne Slot has revealed he asked former boss Jurgen Klopp why he felt their title challenge collapsed

Liverpool reportedly has its sights set on Miguel Gutierrez as it looks for a new left-back, with Arne Slot having already given his approval of the Girona star

Liverpool are six points clear of Arsenal in the race for the Premier League title and Arne Slot has revealed he has turned to his Anfield predecessor Jurgen Klopp for advice

Arne Slot was openly critical of one Liverpool player following a perceived error over the concession of a goal in a recent Reds match. Last Wednesday,

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