It was a big call to play without a recognised number nine against Man City. But Arne Slot got his tactics 100% right. It’s the tactics of the game. It’s what he has seen to put out to win the game.

Liverpool legend John Arne Riise believes Reds boss Arne Slot only has one ‘irreplaceable’ player at Anfield. The Premier League trophy appears to be heading to Merseyside after a defining weekend in the title race.

Despite their superb domestic and European form, Slot has occasionally found it difficult to conceal his irritation with his players