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Arne Slot cancelled an appearance at the LMA Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday following the horrific incident which followed Liverpool's Premier League title parade 24 hours earlier.

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“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs who will be represented tonight, for the support we have received over the last 24 hours.

His words continued: “I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened.

“Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us.”

On winning the award, Slot added: “I am humbled to be named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Season so thank you to the Barclays & The Premier League awards panel for selecting me

The main reason I say I am humbled is that I know the incredibly high standard of the managers in the Premier League.

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“It goes without saying that I am also really proud to be a member of the League Managers Association and therefore I am truly honoured to be awarded the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for the LMA Manager of the Year