Arne Slot admits he expected greater competition in the Premier League with Liverpool 15 points clear of their nearest rival. Liverpool surged clear of their domestic rivals across the 2024-25 campaign to clinch a record-equalling 20th English league title.

Liverpool’s deep bench and Slot’s masterful substitutions has won them countless games this season. Whether it’s been throwing on Endo as “the closer” to help protect a lead and see out a game. Or bringing on Jota to score a vital goal at just the right time – sometimes even with his first touch.

Arne Slot spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Liverpool's defeat against Chelsea: "For many things I didn't see a drop off. Today, we could see why we have won this league - we brought the ball out from the back really well.