Liverpool’s reputation as Premier League champions has taken a minor hit after losing three matches in a row.

The Reds made a fast start to the campaign, underlining their status as championship favourites by winning their opening five matches.

However, two Premier League defeats have been compounded by a Champions League loss against Galatasaray, leaving Liverpool second in the table.

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Arne Slot has plenty of issues to address ahead of a tasty-looking clash against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

Slot’s opposite number this weekend also has a full plate, with Ruben Amorim suffering a tough year at the helm of United.

Amorim was under consideration at Liverpool before they settled on Slot, and as he prepares to take charge at Anfield for the second time, the Portuguese has given his view on how good Liverpool and their head coach really are.

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Amorim picked up a respectable 2-2 draw on his first trip to Anfield as United manager, on a day Liverpool fans will mainly remember for a dismal Trent Alexander-Arnold performance.

The Reds are in similarly poor form heading into this one, but when asked about Liverpool’s three consecutive defeats during his...