Five reasons Liverpool's season under Arne Slot has gone wrong
Liverpool: Five reasons it has gone wrong for Arne Slot as Premier League title defence crumbles
Liverpool's 2025-26 season has not gone to plan, and here Sports Mole looks at five reasons why Arne Slot's side find themselves out of the Premier League title race.
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 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 27, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Hope as club "seriously considering" January window move for Premier League star
Liverpool will reportedly look to be active in the January transfer market, and they are said to be considering signing a Premier League star.
Nov 24, 00:05
 Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca during his side's match against Liverpool, on October 4, 2025
Chelsea vs. Barcelona: Enzo Maresca handed boost as 'key' Hansi Flick star ruled out ahead of Champions League game
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reportedly receives a boost as a key Barcelona player is set to miss out on his side's Champions League match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Nov 23, 23:09
 Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur during his side's match against Arsenal, on November 23, 2025
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Thomas Frank's side set unwanted Premier League record as Champions League doubts appear
Tottenham Hotspur lost 4-1 against Arsenal on Sunday, and they set an unwanted Premier League record, with the team's displays throwing top four into doubt.
Nov 23, 22:31
 Florian Wirtz of Liverpool in action on October 4, 2025
Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for PSV Eindhoven clash: Florian Wirtz, Conor Bradley latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest on Liverpool's injury and suspension news before they welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 20:54
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on October 22, 2025
Arne Slot update: Liverpool latest as FSG "decision" about manager's immediate future made after Nottingham Forest loss
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is under pressure, and the club's owners Fenway Sports Group reportedly come to a decision about his future in the Anfield dugout.
Nov 23, 19:26
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during his side's match against Nottingham Forest, on November 1, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Premier League boss "not aware" of “excellent” midfielder’s exit links as he joins shortlist
A Manchester United midfield target may reportedly not be up for sale in January, and the news will be a blow for Ruben Amorim, who is keen for additions.
Nov 23, 18:03
 Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur, on November 23, 2025
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Eberechi Eze makes North London derby history as Premier League title dreams edge closer
Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze creates history in the North London derby, with his goals also sending Mikel Arteta's side closer to the Premier League title.
Nov 23, 17:19
 Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on August 27, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: 'Heavyweights' enter race for ‘impressive’ Premier League centre-back in Hansi Flick blow
Barcelona reportedly identify a Premier League centre-back as a transfer target, but they may have to face competition from some of Europe's best if they are to bring him to the club.
Nov 23, 16:42
 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on September 14, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: 'Very complicated' contract talks fuels move speculation in Ruben Amorim summer boost
Manchester United reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of a key attacking target as the forward's contract talks with his current club are not progressing.
Nov 23, 16:12
 Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha pictured on August 23, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Joao Palinha drops "special" hint about future as Thomas Frank faces midfield dilemma
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Joao Palinha drops a major hint on his future, though there are concerns about whether he is the type of player Thomas Frank needs.
Nov 23, 15:36
 Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after his side's match against Sheffield Wednesday, on November 8, 2025
Preview:Southampton vs Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Southampton and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 13:56
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during his side's match against Nottingham Forest, on November 1, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim bracing for 'disappointment' as Bundesliga forward prefers Premier League rival
Manchester reportedly learn that a Bundesliga forward prefers to move to a Premier League rival to the disappointment of Ruben Amorim, who is keen to sign attackers.
Nov 23, 01:03
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during his side's match against Real Madrid, on November 4, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Ibrahima Konate contract update as 'pressure' applied, with club's January decision 'revealed'
Liverpool are reportedly pushing Ibrahima Konate for a decision on his future, with the club having come to a decision ahead of the January transfer window.
Nov 22, 23:54
 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on September 14, 2025
Manchester United vs. Everton: Injury blow for Ruben Amorim as key star doubt for Premier League clash at Old Trafford
Manchester United may have to deal with the absence of a key player on Monday when his side take on Everton at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Nov 22, 22:48
 Liverpool have no right to be thinking about the Premier League title
Premier League title race: Why Liverpool cannot catch Mikel Arteta's Arsenal and must focus on Champions League qualification
Liverpool's hopes of winning the Premier League title are all but extinguished following their 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Nov 22, 19:20
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Nottingham Forest, on November 22, 2025
Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Arne Slot’s sixth Premier League loss fuels sack calls
Liverpool suffer a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday at Anfield, their sixth loss in seven in the competition.
Nov 22, 14:40
 Liverpool boss Arne Slot will encounter difficulties against Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest
Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest: Why Sean Dyche is Arne Slot's nightmare as pressure mounts ahead of Premier League match
Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, and Arne Slot may encounter numerous problems against Sean Dyche due to his tactical style.
Nov 21, 13:31
 Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur could be significantly boosted by victory against each other on Sunday in the Premier League
Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Why the North London derby is crucial for the Premier League title race and the Champions League hunt
Arsenal will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, and a win will be significant for both in their respective quests for the title and top four.
Nov 20, 22:38
 Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller during a training session, on November 12, 2025
Preview:FC Koln vs Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between FC Koln and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 21:07
 Manchester United's Harry Maguire on August 9, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim 'agenda' for January 'revealed' as Harry Maguire exit concerns grow
Manchester United's January plans are reportedly revealed, with the club holding concerns about the potential exit of Harry Maguire upon the expiry of his contract.
Nov 20, 19:03
 Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich during a training session, on November 20, 2025
Dayot Upamecano contract latest: Bayern Munich president "comfortable" with "courted" defender amid Real Madrid interest
Bayern Munich president Herbet Hainer addresses the future of Dayot Upamecano, who he admits has admirers across Europe, with Real Madrid credited with interest.
Nov 20, 18:05
 Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during his side's match against Aston Villa, on November 9, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Antoine Semenyo update as "three teams" in frame for Bournemouth man ahead of January window
Liverpool reportedly learn which Premier League sides they must beat if they are to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in the January transfer window.
Nov 20, 17:25
 Manager of Augsburg Sandro Wagner during his side's match against Stuttgart, on November 9, 2025
Preview:Augsburg vs Hamburger SV - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 14:51
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rayan Ait-Nouri and Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz pictured on November 2, 2024
Wolves vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Wolves.
Nov 20, 08:00
 Manager of Heidenheim Frank Schmidt during his side's match against Bayer Leverkusen, on November 8, 2025
Preview:Heidenheim vs Borussia Monchengladbach - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 01:43
 Thomas Frank, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, on October 4, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Stance 'revealed' as Serie A 'giants' hope to take Thomas Frank attacker in 'January swoop'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly make clear their stance on sanctioning the exit of an attacker to an Italian giant in the January transfer window.
Nov 20, 00:03
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 15, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: 'Agreement' with Mikel Arteta star over 'contract extension' as club aim for Premier League dynasty
Arsenal reportedly reach an agreement with one of Mikel Arteta’s key men over a new contract, and the boss will hope to win numerous honours with the player.
Nov 19, 23:28
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot arrives before his team's Premier League clash on September 14, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: January 'boost' as Manchester City need 'exceptional' change to sign Premier League target
Liverpool reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of a Premier League target as Manchester City would require an exceptional change in circumstances to make a move.
Nov 19, 22:48
 Florian Wirtz of Liverpool in action on October 4, 2025
Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday.
Nov 19, 18:50
 Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth has been linked to Liverpool, but there are concerns about how he would adapt to life at Anfield
Liverpool transfer news: Antoine Semenyo assessed as January window release clause fuels rumours of Premier League switch
Liverpool reportedly hold interest in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, but there may be some concerns about his ability to scale up his production at Anfield.
Nov 19, 16:45
 Lucas Paqueta of Brazil, on November 15, 2025
Brazil 1-1 Tunisia: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lucas Paqueta penalty miss costs Carlo Ancelotti chance of victory
Brazil are held by Tunisia in an international friendly in France, drawing 1-1 despite attacker Lucas Paqueta having the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.
Nov 18, 19:12
 Liverpool have been linked with both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi
Liverpool transfer news: Antoine Semenyo latest ahead of January window as Marc Guehi rumours persist
Liverpool reportedly hold an interest in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, and they may make moves in the January window.
Nov 17, 17:04
 Man United head coach Ruben Amorim on September 27, 2025
Manchester United news: Premier League boss 'reveals' he 'interviewed' for job before Ruben Amorim as time in charge assessed
Manchester United reportedly had another Premier League boss in line to take over from Erik ten Hag before the eventual appointment of Ruben Amorim.
Nov 17, 00:06
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on October 19, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: 'Initial talks' held with Premier League club over 'star' as Arne Slot looks to rebuild midfield
Liverpool reportedly make contact with a Premier League club over the potential signing of a midfielder, with Arne Slot keen for a refresh in the middle of the pitch.
Nov 16, 23:29
 Jude Bellingham of England, on November 13, 2025
Albania 0-2 England: Thomas Tuchel issues warning to "key" Jude Bellingham as "behaviour" questioned ahead of World Cup 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel issues a warning to Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's reaction to being taken off against Albania on Sunday night.
Nov 16, 22:22
 Marko Arnautovic of Austria during his side's match against San Marino, on October 9, 2025
Preview:Austria vs Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Austria and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 22:11
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank on October 22, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: 'Curveball' target emerges for January as Thomas Frank considers 'battle' with Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur are said to hold interest in signing a forward in the January transfer market, though they could face competition from Barcelona.
Nov 16, 19:21
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on August 31, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta receives positive update on defender as 'return date' revealed ahead of North London derby
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly receives a positive update regarding the fitness of one of his defenders ahead of the team's clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 16, 18:28
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool before his side's game against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Ibrahima Konate on "trouble" with fans as new contract admission made amid criticism
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate provides yet another update regarding his contract situation, making an admission about his future amid criticism of his displays.
Nov 16, 17:36
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