Arne Slot during Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup(Image: Offside via Getty Images)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot's job is safe ahead of facing Aston Villa, despite whimpering out of the EFL Cup at home to Crystal Palace. The Merseysiders suffered a 3-0 loss at home to the Eagles on Wednesday, marking a sixth defeat in seven games and their second against Palace in that span.

After blazing a trail to Premier League glory in his first season at Anfield, form has suddenly fallen off a cliff for Slot. The Reds started the campaign in perfect fashion and won each of their first seven games in all competitions. But six defeats in seven have followed, leaving Liverpool seventh in the league table and out of the Carabao Cup. It's enough to amplify the noise from outside, with some wondering how far form has to fall before Slot's job is up for discussion.

However, the simple matter of the fact is Slot is not under pressure right now and is very much being backed by those at the top. The Dutchman's achievement in winning the league title...