Arne Slot is enduring his toughest period as Liverpool manager, with the club losing six of their last seven matches across all competitions - and one Premier League legend has analysed his situation

Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon condemned Arne Slot’s side to their fourth successive loss across all competitions, the club’s worst run of form since the dark days of Brendan Rodgers’s tenure more than a decade ago.

Trent Alexander-Arnold arrived at Real Madrid in June, joining from Liverpool as the marquee signing of the summer.However, things have not gone exactly according to plans for the 27-year-old

Arne Slot will make a late decision on whether Ryan Gravenberch can start against Aston Villa but Liverpool record signing Alexander Isak and midfielder Curtis Jones are expected to miss the Saturday night clash at Anfield.

Liverpool are not succumbing to smash-and-grabs. They’re consistently being out-thought and fought. Brentford were the latest to earn a deserved victory, as they inflicted the fourth-straight league defeat upon the Reds on Saturday night.

Considering Villa's form, our Liverpool vs. Aston Villa predictions aren't so sure the Reds will snag all three points at home.

Liverpool's transfer window caught the eye following to an uncharacteristic spending spree from FSG, yet the club still appears short of players in some areas.