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Arne Slot’s first season as Liverpool manager has been remarkably successful, culminating in Liverpool winning the 2024-25 Premier League title nine points clear at the top as of early 2025. Slot took over from Jürgen Klopp in June 2024 and began with an impressive string of victories, including becoming the first Liverpool manager since 1998 to win his first game and the first Premier League manager to win his first six away games. Liverpool also achieved a record of winning 11 out of their first 12 matches of the season.

Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool topped both the Premier League and their Champions League group, qualifying comfortably for the round of 16. The team also reached the 2025 EFL Cup final but were narrowly defeated 2–1 by Newcastle United. A notable highlight was a 2–0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, ending a 15-year winless streak against the defending European champions. Slot's success earned him the Premier League Manager of the Month award for November 2024.

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Slot expressed confidence but also acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially with squad changes and injuries affecting key players. He emphasized the need for defensive refinement to maintain Liverpool’s high performance, noting that the team aims for consistent excellence both on and off the ball. Despite these challenges, Slot remains optimistic about defending the Premier League title and continuing Liverpool's success.

Slot’s rapid adaptation and tactical prowess have revitalized Liverpool, blending strong attacking quality with a growing defensive discipline, positioning the club as a dominant force in English and European football under his management.

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