That was absolutely everything Arne Slot needed. A really professional, controlled performance, and a fully deserved win to stop the rot. They have to build on this now.

Alisson back in training and is expected to be available to face West Ham. Florian Wirtz also has a chance to return with his final day of rehab scheduled tomorrow. Hugo Ekitike not a serious issue and not ruled out of the weekend yet.

Slot on conversations with Richard Hughes/FSG: "We've had the same conversations we had since I was here. We fight on. We try to improve, that's what we all try."

Arne Slot is a league-winning Liverpool manager, one of only two in the last 35 years, and deserves every respect. However, I'm not sure he can or should survive this. Nine defeats in 12 and seven goals conceded in the last two at Anfield. This squad is so much better than that.

Liverpool to face PSV: Mamardashvili, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo. Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

Liverpool went 2-0 down in the 46th minute today and yet mustered one shot on target to Forest’s five in the second half. At Anfield! That’s really not justifiable with the talent they were able to call on. youtu.be/KU5LVpbcT2U?...

Arne Slot has had so much to deal with this year, including injuries, turnover, and of course tragedy in the summer. But it's late November and Liverpool have just suffered an eighth defeat in 11 games by deservedly losing 3-0 at home to 19th in the PL. How many more can he lose?

Liverpool to face Nottingham Forest: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones, Salah, Isak, Gakpo. Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Ekitike, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha.

Only two games against current top half sides: one newly promoted at Anfield, the other away to the side with the second worst home record in the division. It is time. Let’s go, Reds.

Liverpool's next nine league fixtures see them face teams with an average position of 14th. If they are to turn this season around, now is the time to do it.

Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz both set to miss out against Nottingham Forest due to injuries picked up in the international break. Alisson Becker will be available.

Arne Slot on the prospect of adding a centre-half in January: "There are so many games to play before then and, with the position we are in, it's the last thing on my mind."

After a severely disrupted pre-season, Alexander Isak is currently offering Liverpool less than Darwin Nunez did in his final year at Anfield. But the Swede is too good for this to last, and he could be key to Arne Slot turning things around this season. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/its-time-f...

In theory, facing the team mired in 19th should be a gentle reintroduction to the Premier League for Liverpool, but Nottingham Forest do a lot of things they don’t like. So, here’s a look at how Arne Slot might combat that. youtu.be/_vSdzo3qbqM?...

Liverpool clearly haven’t seen the best of Florian Wirtz yet, but what do the underlying numbers say about how he is faring in terms of shooting, creating, and defending? A deep dive into his start at Anfield including some reasons to be encouraged. youtu.be/9BZlfBcB9-Y?...

Liverpool are losing duels and losing matches, but are the two things linked? A look at interesting quirks against Brentford and Real Madrid, Arne Slot's views on duels, and how the approach to the summer window factors into it all. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/liverpool-...

If Liverpool are looking for positives, maybe one is that Man City and Arsenal are in a title race this season after being miles off it last time. But they have plenty to fix after a big-spending summer that - in the short term - has made them worse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfAg...

Saw a lot of talk about Liverpool getting themselves into the title race by winning today but the fact is this team just isn't close to good enough. Issues with build-up, physical duels, and pressing all on show today, and now an eight-point gap to the summit. Title defence over.

You could argue Liverpool were unlucky with the way Haaland's goal went in, their disallowed goal, and a deflection. But anyone who watched that half knows they were dominated. You have to play so much better than this to have half a chance of winning at Manchester City.

Liverpool to face Manchester City: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz. Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Isak, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

Alisson Becker set to return following the international break. Jeremie Frimpong will take a little longer and won't be back to face Nottingham Forest.

Alexander Isak is set to return to training today, Arne Slot reveals.

Allowed to operate in the spaces where he announced himself as a world-class talent, Florian Wirtz created more chances and covered more ground than any other player against Real Madrid. Using him off the left is a solution to a lot of Liverpool's issues. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/slot-has-f...

There's no question it has been a challenging start to the season for Arne Slot, but the last two games have shown why any talk of his position being under pressure was total nonsense. An elite manager. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQGL...

Liverpool got absolutely everything they deserved tonight. A fantastic, gritty, classy performance against one of the best teams in Europe and a reminder that the talk of this team’s demise was massively premature.

Liverpool to face Real Madrid: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz. Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

Miserable conditions here at Anfield for the visit of Real Madrid. That might suit Liverpool, who will be looking to make it as hostile as possible for their illustrious visitors this evening.

Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson Becker still out for Real Madrid. Isak in with a chance for Sunday's visit to Manchester City.

I don't think a lucky win would've done anything for Liverpool tonight, they desperately needed to put on an improved performance as well. And Arne Slot got that as his team ended up fully deserved winners thanks to the sort of controlled 2-0 win we saw so often last season.

Liverpool to face Aston Villa: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo. Subs: Woodman, Pecsi, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Wirtz, Chiesa, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

Anfield under the lights for what feels like a big one. For all the mitigating factors, Liverpool can’t keep losing games.

Yesterday, Arne Slot pushed back on his explanations for Liverpool’s poor form being described as excuses - does he have a point? For @ipapersport.bsky.social. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ryan Gravenberch trained yesterday and should be available to face Aston Villa. Curtis Jones and Alexander Isak weren't involved and "99.9% won't be in the squad", Arne Slot says.

Marc Guehi made twice as many passes into the final third (18) as any player last night. But, as much as Liverpool need a passer at the back, they’re also facing an unprecedented aerial bombardment each week. So, would he still be a smart signing? www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/would-gueh...

Speaking post-match, Arne Slot did not waver in his belief that his selection tonight was the right one. But he will surely only be proven right if Liverpool get desperately needed results and performances against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Man City. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz0K...

Think that result and performance was baked in from the moment the teamsheets dropped here, and so it was a big call from Arne Slot to leave so many out. But it won't look like a smart decision if Liverpool don't see the benefits across the next three - a huge week coming up.

Liverpool to face Crystal Palace: Woodman, Ramsay, Gomez, Robertson, Kerkez, Endo, Nyoni, Mac Allister, Morrison, Chiesa, Ngumoha. Subs: Pecsi, Gordon, Kone-Doherty, Pinnington, Figueroa, Nallo, Pilling, Lucky, Laffey.

Liverpool set for a rare Anfield outing that they could probably do with winning tonight. Expecting a team selection aimed more at preparing for a big week ahead, though.

Say what you want about Mikel Arteta’s playing style, but he clearly saw the direction the Premier League was heading and built a squad prepared to deal with it. Liverpool didn’t, and they’re going to lose a lot more games as a result. youtu.be/bLe2QUiUAtA?...

I don't think Liverpool have bought bad players, and there's improvement to come as the chemistry inevitably improves with time. But it's hard to shake the feeling that they've built a team that just isn't cut out for the Premier League as it is now. That's not Arne Slot's fault.

I don't doubt that Alexander Isak will be a key player for Liverpool in the years ahead, but Hugo Ekitike is currently scoring more, shooting more, creating more and even tackling more than his fellow striker. In the short term, he cannot be dropped. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/ekitike-is...

I’m not sure the 4-4-2 is a long-term solution to all Liverpool’s problems, but it was a brave move from Slot to mix it up last night and it worked. Thoughts on that, Wirtz and Ekitike, and a central midfield pairing that shouldn’t be broken up. youtu.be/jgqS0h2Ey9A

Alexander Isak forced off with a groin issue, Arne Slot reveals.

Arne Slot couldn't have hoped for more from tonight after that torrid recent run. A great response to conceding early, an otherwise dominant performance, and goals, assists and much-needed confidence for everyone involved.

Liverpool to face Eintracht Frankfurt: Mamardashvili, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz, Ekitike, Isak, Gakpo. Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Salah, Bradley, Chiesa, Nyoni, Ngumoha.

Ryan Gravenberch not involved in Liverpool's open training session ahead of their Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt. The Dutchman sustained an ankle injury against Manchester United.

Only Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike (6) have more goal contributions for Liverpool this season than Federico Chiesa (5) - and he's played 177 minutes. Surely he has done enough to force his way into the starting XI, particularly given others' struggles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPu2...

They may have been desperately chasing a goal, but there’s simply no chance that Liverpool’s summer window was aimed at them ending up playing a 4-2-4 with Wirtz and Jones in central midfield. Plans A, B and C not working at the moment, though. youtu.be/ghVKzrA24z4?...

Liverpool had the chances to win today but, if they had, it would have papered over the cracks. They don't look like champions because the summer ensured this isn't the same team that won it, and any defence of their title will be over by the time they work out all these issues.

Liverpool had the chances to win today but, if they had, it would have papered over the cracks. They don't look like champions because the summer ensured this isn't the same team that won it, and any defence of their title will be over by the time they work out all these issues.