Arne Slot is assessing the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash at Southampton on Sunday

Arne Slot has sent a warning to his Liverpool players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against rock-bottom Southampton as the Reds head into the weekend with a five-point lead at the top of the table.

The Reds visit Southampton on Sunday with statisticians Opta declaring there is a 58 per cent chance Slot’s side can go on to win the title

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Southampton (kick-off 14:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Captain Virgil van Dijk is available despite returning early from international duty early.

Arne Slot has enjoyed an amazing start to his Liverpool tenure since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer, propelling the club to the summit of both the Premier League and Champions League tables. The Dutchman has won 15 out of 17 matches across all competitions this season.

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