Liverpool branded 'pathetic' champion as Arne Slot given brutal new nickname

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Liverpool has been told that its defense of the Premier League title has been "pathetic" and that Virgil van Dijk should have been moved on in the off-season. Arne Slot has faced criticism for his tactics at times this season, and divisive TV anchor Richard Keys has stuck the boot in, saying that Liverpool's title challenge is already over – and suggesting that the team was the best of a bad bunch last term too.

"I’m reading 'Arne Lost' fears Liverpool have already blown their title chances," Keys said. "It’s been a pathetic defense, but we shouldn’t be surprised really.

I said all last season Liverpool weren’t great champions. He’s past his sell-by date and should really have been moved on, but Liverpool didn’t sign a replacement.