But even though all things must come to an end, a change in Liverpool's boss didn't have to mean a departure from their recent run as title challengers, and boy, has Arne Slot proven that to be true.

This week's Blood Red column on why Liverpool shouldn't be entertaining any talk of the 'Q word' this season under Arne Slot

Arne Slot says he wants to work with Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" as the Liverpool captain's future past this season remains up in the air.