Arne Slot has Liverpool flying in the Champions League, with only Barcelona's late comeback denying the Reds the chance to confirm top spot with just the PSV match to spare

The Liverpool boss can see his side finish top of the new-look Champions League group stage if they win against Lille on Tuesday night and Barcelona drop points against Benfica - but Arne Slot insists

The Reds will still need a point to guarantee first place in the league phase of the Champions League after Barcelona’s dramatic win.

Barcelona’s dramatic winning goal at Benfica saw them emerge as 5-4 victors to deny Liverpool the official status as group-stage winners of the Champions League. But the Reds may only have to wait another week before they can officially declare themselves Europe's best.

It is just the third time an English team has won their opening seven matches of a European Cup or Champions League campaign, with two of those being done by Liverpool (2021-22 and 2024-25 - along wit

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is unsure how much benefit there will be to finishing top of the Champions League table. If his side make it seven wins out of seven at home to Lille and Barcelona fail to win at Benfica,

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has praised Liverpool in a glowing assessment of Arne Slot's side, acknowledging them as the strongest contenders to Bar

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

Liverpool are still top of the league phase but Barcelona are just three points behind. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arne Slot emphasises the significance of avoiding the Champions League knockout round for Liverpool, despite their current standings.

Arne Slot wasn't happy with the way Liverpool conceded against Lille despite his side's 2-1 win in the UEFA Champions League.