Liverpool have had a spectacular start to the season, and Arne Slot’s side are already looking like title contenders.The Reds currently sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League and

According to journalist James Pearce, Liverpool have not given up hope of extending Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract beyond the end of this season. Speculation continues that the 26-year-old could be on the move on a free transfer next summer to join up with international teammate Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.

Liverpool's worst Xabi Alonso fears may about to be realized if the Bayer Leverkusen boss does opt to leave the Bundesliga side in the summer, with Real Madrid and Manchester City circling

The Dutchman chosen to succeed Jurgen Klopp this summer maintained his perfect Champions League record with his new club, chalking up a fourth consecutive win as a second-half Luis Diaz hat-trick, and another goal from Cody Gakpo, overwhelmed Alonso’s German champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.