Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool manager with immediate effect, just one year after leading the club to a Premier League title. The decision follows a season where Liverpool failed to secure any silverware, despite significant investment in the transfer window. The manager's position was further complicated by public criticism from player Mohamed Salah regarding his style of play. Despite the Reds qualifying for the Champions League for the 2026/27 season, the club opted for a change, believing it necessary for the team's evolution. Andoni Iraola, who recently left Bournemouth after guiding them to the Europa League, is considered the leading candidate to take over at Anfield. In fullLiverpool sack Arne Slot after dismal Premier League title defence as favourite to be new manager emergesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in