Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool's recent run of form has been "scandalous" and revealed what has helped get his side back on track. Prior to Saturday night's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield, the Reds had suffered four successive defeats as part of a wider run of six losses in seven games in all competitions.

The downturn in results came after Liverpool had won their opening seven competitive games of the season. But after the victory over Unai Emery's side, which came thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, the Reds then made it successive wins at home after beating Real Madrid on Tuesday night.

On a night when Trent Alexander-Arnold was given a fiercely hostile reception when he came on as a substitute, Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal of the game midway through the second-half.