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Arne Slot

Also known as: Liverpool boss

Former Liverpool manager sacked in May 2026 after finishing fifth in the Premier League title defence.

2025-12-222026-06-08

What’s been said

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Arne Slot endured chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" from City fans

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    Liverpool's tame surrender was a bitter blow to Slot, who had to endure chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" from gloating City fans.

    Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis
  3. March 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season

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    The Reds appeared to have engineered a smooth transition when Slot won the Premier League in his first season before splashing out nearly £450 million ($600 million) on new players including forwards Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak last summer.

    Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
  5. The Namibian

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot pointed to key injury absentees and swift turnaround to explain defeat

    Source

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot pointed to key injury absentees and a swift turnaround from Champions League commitments to explain the damaging defeat.

    Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
  6. The Namibian

    Arne Slot insists Liverpool must maintain standards from 4-0 rout of Galatasaray

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    Revitalised by their demolition of Galatasaray in the Champions League, Liverpool travel to Brighton on Saturday with Arne Slot insisting they must maintain the standards of that 4-0 rout.

    Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top four surge
  7. The Namibian

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot said winter break not helpful for English clubs

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    "In general, I think it is not helpful for English clubs not to have a winter break," said Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

    English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check
  8. The Namibian

    Arne Slot needs to deliver a trophy to ease mounting pressure in his turbulent second season at Anfield

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    Slot needs to deliver a trophy to ease the mounting pressure in his turbulent second season at Anfield.

    Liverpool tame Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter finals
  9. The Namibian

    Arne Slot is having his Anfield future questioned by Liverpool's first defeat in five games

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    Liverpool's first defeat in five games in all competitions will raise fresh questions about Slot's Anfield future.

    Liverpool rocked by last gasp defeat at Wolves
  10. February 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Arne Slot's has threadbare squad facing tough task in midweek away to Sunderland

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    Arne Slot's threadbare squad face another tough task in midweek away to Sunderland.

    Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe
  12. The Namibian

    Arne Slot said City is a force that will always be

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    "That tells you, combined with the game we played against them, what a force City still is and always will be," said Slot.

    Man City confront Anfield hoodoo as Arsenal eye Premier League crown
  13. The Namibian

    Arne Slot saw another concerning first half performance

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    Ekitike's quickfire double papered over the cracks of another concerning first half performance for Arne Slot.

    Ekitike, Wirtz give Liverpool sight of bright future in Newcastle win

Friday 5 June

  1. Liverpool appoints Spaniard Iraola as new manager

    Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after dismissing Arne Slot following a poor Premier League title defence. Iraola, 43, has signed a reported two-year deal and comes to the club after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.

    5 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Andoni Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 28 May

  1. Egypt seek World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely final tournament

    Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 23 May

  1. English Premier League season concludes with survival battles

    Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City this season

    Pep Guardiola is reported to step down as Manchester City manager after the club's final match against Aston Villa, ending a decade in charge during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly lined up to replace him.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa beats Liverpool 4–2, secures Champions League spot

    Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4–2 on Friday to secure Champions League qualification, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Liverpool slip to fifth place, four points ahead of Bournemouth with two games remaining, raising questions about manager Arne Slot's future.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draw with Chelsea, Man Utd held by Sunderland

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield after Ryan Gravenberch's early goal was cancelled by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick, missing a chance to secure Champions League qualification. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal reclaim Premier League top spot with Newcastle victory

    Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 April

  1. Arsenal face Manchester City in Premier League title showdown

    Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. PSG eliminate Liverpool from Champions League with 4-0 aggregate

    Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, completing a 4-0 aggregate win. Ousmane Dembele scored twice as PSG kept Liverpool, who finished fifth in the Premier League and trophyless, at arm's reach.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Liverpool faces PSG comeback bid at Anfield in Champions League

    Liverpool trails Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 from their Champions League quarter-final first leg and must overturn the deficit at home on Tuesday. The Reds, struggling in the Premier League and sidelined from domestic cups, see the Champions League as their last hope for silverware this season, with captain Virgil van Dijk calling for "a special performance" and invoking memories of previous comebacks at Anfield.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 13 April

  1. Arsenal slip further behind City in Premier League title race

    Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points after defeating Chelsea 3-0, while Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. The title race will intensify with a looming meeting between the two clubs, as Arsenal's recent form has raised doubts about their chances of a first league title in 22 years.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Arsenal's title hopes weaken after Bournemouth defeat

    Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, losing ground in the Premier League title race and handing momentum back to Manchester City, who have two games in hand. Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 to strengthen their Champions League qualification hopes.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, giving the holders a significant advantage heading into next week's return at Anfield. Liverpool, playing in a defensive three-man shape and without Mohamed Salah in the lineup, spent much of the match on the back foot against a dominant PSG side.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 5 April

  1. Haaland hat-trick sends Manchester City to FA Cup semis

    Erling Haaland scored three goals as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, reaching the semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season. Liverpool's heavy loss, combined with Mohamed Salah's penalty miss, piled further pressure on manager Arne Slot as the club struggles with just two wins in their last seven matches.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 March

  1. Salah's departure signals end of Liverpool's golden era

    Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Liverpool and Chelsea lose ground in Champions League qualification

    Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. English Premier League clubs fight for survival and Champions League places

    Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 March

  1. Liverpool defeat Wolves again to advance in FA Cup

    Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, avenging a Premier League loss three days earlier with goals from Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah, and Curtis Jones. The victory comes as Liverpool languish in sixth place in the Premier League and pursue the FA Cup and Champions League as remaining paths to silverware this season.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 March

  1. Arsenal, Chelsea face FA Cup fifth-round tests

    Arsenal visit Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth-round action, with the Premier League sides seeking to avoid upsets. Liverpool bid to avenge a 2-1 loss at Wolves on Friday.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Liverpool loses 2-1 to bottom-placed Wolves in stoppage time

    Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves, with Andre scoring a stoppage-time winner after Mohamed Salah had equalized. The loss, inflicted by the Premier League's bottom club, has damaged Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes and raised questions about manager Arne Slot's future.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 February

  1. African players shine in European cup and league matches

    Mohamed Salah scored a penalty as Liverpool beat Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup, while other African players made headline contributions across major European leagues, including Habib Diarra's penalty for Sunderland and Serhou Guirassy's two-goal performance for Borussia Dortmund.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Manchester City beats Fulham, closes on Arsenal in title race

    Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with Antoine Semenyo scoring and assisting in his second appearance since joining from Bournemouth. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Sunderland to end their unbeaten home record, while Burnley staged a dramatic comeback to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Manchester City closes Arsenal gap with dramatic Liverpool win

    Manchester City beat Liverpool late on Sunday to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with the Gunners facing Brentford on Thursday. Liverpool's defeat damages their Champions League hopes, while Tottenham and Newcastle managers face mounting pressure after poor league positions despite Champions League qualification.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 February

  1. Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test

    Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 February

  1. Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-1 with Ekitike and Wirtz goals

    Liverpool ended a five-game winless streak in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice and Florian Wirtz adding a goal to lift the English champions back to fifth place.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool after Egypt's AFCON campaign

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has returned to Merseyside after AFCON duty with Egypt and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League match against Marseille. Salah's return comes a month after departing amid a public dispute with head coach Arne Slot, during which he accused the club of throwing him "under the bus" and questioned his future at the club.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Salah returns to Liverpool squad for Champions League trip

    Mohamed Salah has been named in Liverpool's 20-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League match against Marseille following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. The return comes after Salah's recent public criticism of the club and manager Arne Slot, though Slot said the team had moved on from the controversy.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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