Roberto Carlos tells Liverpool what it needs to hear after Man Utd loss

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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos is still backing Liverpool to win the Premier League, despite the Reds’ worrying slump in recent weeks. Byran Mbeumo and Harry Maguire’s goals either side of Cody Gakpo’s strike saw Liverpool lose more ground on Arsenal at the top of the table, with the Reds now sitting four points off the pace in the title race, having led by five just a few games ago.

Despite their continued slump, and Arsenal now emerging as this season’s favorite for the title, Carlos is sticking by Slot’s side. Taking part in a quickfire question and answer session for FUTBIN.com, the former Real Madrid left-back was asked which team will win the Premier League this season, to which he replied: “Liverpool.” Liverpool has lost its last four games in all competitions (Image: Getty Images) Carlos went on to give his opinion on other subjects, including tipping Erling Haaland to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer, while backing his former team Real to win the Champions League, explaining: “They are more used to winning than anyone else.” He was also asked about Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has had a tricky start at the Bernabeu following his summer move from Liverpool.

Learn more Despite his struggles, a number of pundits have suggested that the Reds - and in particular, Mohamed Salah - are missing Alexander-Arnold, and Carlos has backed him to find his feet in Madrid. Asked whether Alexander-Arnold will be able to establish himself as a key player for Real, Carlos responded: “Yes, he is a top player.” Liverpool.com says: We'll take that, although you do wonder how much of Liverpool Roberto Carlos has actually seen this season.