Forget United’s almighty struggles, it was the first statement victory of the season and it started to earn Slot closer attention. Slot was beside himself with the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in only his second official game at Anfield, never hiding his disdain in the weeks that followed.

Liverpool are undoubtedly deserved Premier League champions but head coach Arne Slot needs to improve his squad in several areas if they are to retain their title next season

Arne Slot has won the Premier League in his first season, but the Dutchman is already working out how to improve the champions; left-back is a priority, along with a striker and wide forward; Reds will then look at a new right-back,