Overview
- Liverpool sit eighth after 11 league games and trail leaders Arsenal by eight points following a 3-0 loss to Manchester City.
- Florian Wirtz has impressed in Europe but is still without a Premier League goal, recording three assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.
- Chris Waddle and Joleon Lescott questioned recruitment and usage, urging Liverpool to play Wirtz off a striker or have managed his minutes more cautiously.
- Local reporting revisits a pre-appointment manager shortlist and notes rising pressure on Arne Slot, with indications he still has board support.
- Liverpool face off‑field concerns with reported talks over 2028‑expiring deals for Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, plus renewed calls to prioritise a centre-back as competition for Marc Guehi is expected if he leaves Crystal Palace on a free.