Liverpool are set to clash with Aston Villa on Saturday night, with the Reds in dire need of a victory. Arne Slot's team are currently grappling with a crisis that has seen them lose six of their last seven matches.

This is unfamiliar territory for Slot, who took the Premier League by storm last year by clinching the title in his debut season. Liverpool's season plunged to a new low on Wednesday when they suffered a third defeat this term at the hands of Crystal Palace, who stormed to a 3-0 victory over a second-string Liverpool side in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

The future of Slot is now a hot topic among fans. While the 47-year-old has some leeway thanks to his title win, the Reds are about to embark on a pivotal period that could provide more insight into the Dutchman's standing. Following the match against Villa, Liverpool will host another home game on Tuesday, welcoming Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League.

They then travel to the Etihad...