Gary Neville claims that head coach Arne Slot is bringing to Liverpool something which he experienced at Manchester United while being managed by Sir Alex Ferguson

Federico Chiesa could also be in contention for only his second Liverpool start if Slot takes advantage of a rare opportunity to rest Mohamed Salah. With Diogo Jota still injured, Jayden Danns is another alternative in attack.

Such was Liverpool’s dominant position after Gakpo’s second of the afternoon, Slot opted to ring the changes and hand a rest to Ryan Gravenberch in particular. On in the Dutchman’s place was Endo but he was on the receiving end of a high challenge from Julio Enciso, who himself was a second half substitute.

Liverpool maintained their six-point lead at the summit of the Premier League following a 4-1 thumping of Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Dominic

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Liverpool thumped Ipswich 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon with Reds boss Arne Slot believing one of his stars is still not getting the credit he deserves for his performances for the league leade

But after Cody Gakpo (2) added to earlier strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai and Salah to put Liverpool in cruise control, there was one moment from the Egyptian, who is out of contract at the end of the season, that caught the eye of many inside Anfield.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo were all on the scoresheet in what was a comfortable win for Liverpool over struggling Ipswich Town.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has described his team's performance in their 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town as "almost perfect."