DUBAI: Former Liverpool hero John Barnes believes a major factor in the club’s Premier League success last season was down to the character of the players Arne Slot inherited from the departed Jurgen Klopp. The Dutch coach, who led the club to the coveted league title during his first season in charge, will see his team kick off their 2025-26 campaign at Anfield on Friday night when they play Bournemouth. Barnes has praised the way both Slot and the players conducted themselves.

Liverpool's spending spree has put head coach Arne Slot under increased pressure to repeat title success, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

DUBAI: Former Liverpool hero John Barnes believes a major factor in the club’s Premier League success last season was down to the character of the players Arne Slot inherited from…