Arne Slot Liverpool sack truth is clear as Jurgen Klopp plea seen in new light

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But that vocal minority, however overwhelming that it may appear, at times, never paints a full picture.READ MORE: National media make brutal Liverpool transfer point as 'beating' triggers Arne Slot tauntsThere was never any suggestion of the Anfield crowd turning on Slot on Wednesday night, despite natural disappointment at Liverpool's 3-0 loss and the sight of a weakened squad, featuring a bench made entirely of academy players.When Slot went to applaud the Kop after the final whistle, supporters reciprocated the gesture and, after Palace's third goal, they sang; 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.And when Palace fans mocked Slot during the defeat with chants of; 'You're getting sacked in the morning!' during the game, the home support responded by chanting the Dutchman's name - as they have done repeatedly since first led by Jurgen Klopp during his own leaving speech on the Anfield pitch."Change is good. And when it's hard, you keep believing.

When it's difficult, you keep believing and you push the team."Liverpool were expected to find themselves in a transitional period following Klopp's departure, only for Slot to lead them to a surprise Premier League title. Slot is not alone in likely falling short this season.But barring a couple of exceptions, the rest - and even one of the three in question - did not last long following their failed defences.Prior to the Pep Guardiola-led Man City dominance over the past eight years, the Premier League champion from the year before actually failed to last longer than a season after lifting the title in 2015, 2016 and 2017.Antonio Conte was sacked as Chelsea manager in July 2018 following the Londoners' failed title defence, while Claduio Ranieri was dismissed by Leicester City in February 2017 - only nine months after the Foxes' unexpected triumph.READ MORE: Oliver Glasner hits back at Liverpool claim after Crystal Palace win - 'It is disrespectful'And while Jose Mourinho is a three-time Premier League champion with Chelsea - across two stints - he parted company with the club in December 2015 - seven months after leading the club to the title in his second season back in charge.A back-to-back winner with Chelsea during his first stint with the club in 2005 and 2006, the Portuguese also then left the club in September 2007 after a mixed start to the campaign following a failed title-defence in 2006/07.And such a trend pre-dates the Portuguese’s latest stint at Stamford Bridge.Roberto Mancini was sacked following City's FA Cup final loss to Wigan Athletic in May 2013, and with two league games remaining, after falling short when trying to defend the club's inaugural Premier League title.While his successor Manuel Pellegrini admittedly avoided the same fate after failing to defend the Premier League in 2014/15, that was in part due to the club's decision to wait for Guardiola.

But not in the Reds' boardroom."When it's hard, you keep believing. When it's difficult, you keep believing - and you push the team."Those prematurely calling for Slot's head would perhaps now be wise to remember Klopp's parting words.