Liverpool boss Arne Slot has moved to play down the plaudits his side are receiving, instead name-checked two European rivals who could also be considered the best around

Arne Slot was pleased that Barcelona played out injury time after Liverpool boss saw the final score of their match with Benfica

Arne Slot has Liverpool flying in the Champions League, with only Barcelona's late comeback denying the Reds the chance to confirm top spot with just the PSV match to spare

Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica on Tuesday meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new

The Liverpool boss can see his side finish top of the new-look Champions League group stage if they win against Lille on Tuesday night and Barcelona drop points against Benfica - but Arne Slot insists

Darwin Nunez reportedly remains the subject of transfer interest from several clubs despite still regularly featuring for Liverpool under Arne Slot this season

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes it is "too early" to describe his team at the best in the world, despite being labelled as such by Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been scrutinised by fans and pundits over his lack of goals in recent weeks but Arne Slot has spoken out in defence of the Reds' No.9

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has hinted that Darwin Nunez doesn't fit into his system amid reports linking him with a shock move to Manchester United.

The Reds will still need a point to guarantee first place in the league phase of the Champions League after Barcelona’s dramatic win.

Liverpool are still top of the league phase but Barcelona are just three points behind. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has praised Liverpool in a glowing assessment of Arne Slot's side, acknowledging them as the strongest contenders to Bar