MANCHESTER -- Though he was at pains to emphasize that the two-goal hole Liverpool found themselves in was a fair reflection of the first half, Arne Slot insisted the story of his side's 3-0 hammering at Manchester City could have been rather different if VAR had not overruled Virgil van Dijk's 38th-minute header.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that talk of a Premier League title challenge was premature given their current form as he candidly analysed his side's humbling 3-0 away defeat to rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Liverpool were dismantled 3-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium but under-fire boss Arne Slot claimed a controversial decision from the referee ended up costing his side

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Arne Slot says his side’s title chances this season are the last thing he and his players should be thinking about after losing 3-0 to Manchester City. Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku scored to hand Liverpool a fifth Premier League defeat of the season.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked about Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Sunderland ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday evening

Hugo Ekitike is laughing and giving a knowing glance to a club colleague, having just been asked whether Arne Slot can be a tough taskmaster.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot should have taken a different approach this season after signing seven superstars in the summer. After spending a reported £446million on the transfers, the Dutchman