Ex-Liverpool star demands FSG fires Arne Slot after 'horrendous' Aston Villa defeat
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Jermaine Pennant has called for Liverpool owners FSG to sack Arne Slot following the team's poor away performance at Aston Villa on Friday nightJermaine Pennant made 55 appearances for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has brutally called out the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), regarding their decision to keep Arne Slot on board despite poor results this season.It was another challenging night for the travelling Liverpool supporters. The only game they didn't lose in this bracket was a 0-0 draw against leaders Arsenal.Not only have Slot's side been losing plenty this season, but they have also been conceding more goals than usual.
Following Friday night's 4-2 loss against Aston Villa, Liverpool have now conceded 52 goals this season. This is a new record for the club in a 38-game campaign.READ MORE: Joe Gomez delivers brutally honest verdict on Aston Villa defeat that sums up Liverpool seasonREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher spotted Liverpool issue on first game of season as pressure ramps on Arne SlotThese newly set records aren't the ones Slot would have wanted attached to his name, especially after such a promising debut season in which he guided the club to their second-ever Premier League title.
Do you have unlimited funds we don't know about?"Arne Slot looked appalled following his team's performance against Aston Villa(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)He added: "I do not care what’s going on with injuries... reigning Premier League champions should NOT have the same amount of losses as two promoted teams, Leeds and Sunderland. Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique has also been linked with a few clubs this summer, including Manchester United.If FSG are to make a move on Arne Slot, it is unlikely to happen before Liverpool's final game against European-chasing Brentford.