Published: 22:30, 10 February 2026 | Updated: 22:30, 10 February 2026

Arne Slot insists there are 'no guarantees' his job would be safe if Liverpool fail to qualify for next season's Champions League – but he hopes he is not judged solely on results this season.

The Reds boss is under pressure after the last-minute defeat by Manchester City on Sunday left them adrift of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for the top five which is likely to get Champions League football. (can't say how many points as it will change based on their results later).

And ahead of a tricky trip to Sunderland, who are unbeaten at home in the league since their promotion, Slot hopes that other factors – such as performances, progress of players due to his coaching and injuries – are taken into account when discussing his future at the club.

'That is again a difficult question for me to answer because I do not decide my future,' said Slot when asked about whether Champions League qualification will have an impact on that.

'The only thing I do...