Liverpool have seen their Premier League lead reduced to four points by Arsenal and, while Reds boss Arne Slot wasn't showing any signs of being ruffled when he spoke to the media on Friday, he did highlight an aspect of his side's play he would like to see improved in the second half of the season.

The Reds are currently top of the standings on 47 points, and have a game in hand against the Gunners (43). Read more at straitstimes.com.

On the pitch Liverpool are rocking, leading the way in the Premier League and the Champions League. But recent results suggest the team are in a bit of a rough patch and alongside an abundance of off-the-pitch issues,

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota is an injury doubt for the trip to Brentford in the Premier League. It underlines a major transfer need for 2025.