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The run of poor recent results means Arne Slot can now finish on a maximum of 89 points, the same as what the Gunners finished on last season — but nobody at Anfield will be in the slightest bit concerned, with the Reds actually manufacturing a critical advantage.

Quite how any Arsenal fans have reached the conclusion that 89 points is their team's "floor" is anyone's guess.

Mikel Arteta's side can finish on a maximum of 74 this season, which last time I checked was significantly lower.

In fact, Arsenal's record Premier League points tally is 90, so if anyone's ceiling is around 89, it is not Liverpool's.

After all, Liverpool has no other competitions to focus on; it is not the same situation as the ones at Manchester United and Spurs, who have each effectively abandoned their dismal league campaigns to focus on Europa League salvation.

However, Slot might actually be producing a quiet masterstroke.

Liverpool players holding up a "Champions" sign for Arne Slot head coach of Liverpool during a training at AXA Training Centre on May 16, 2025 in Kirkby, England.

For Chelsea and Manchester City, the break from football will be almost non-existent, placing more demands on the squad than ever before.

Meanwhile, Liverpool will rock up for the start of the Premier League in August having not been in meaningful competitive action for the best part of four months

If this is what Slot can do in his first season, just wait and see what happens when he unleashes a well-rested group on jaded rivals — the Reds might be able to start their holdays even earlier next year.


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