And here’s our last match report from these five games: the story of a drama in which Igor Thiago went from hero to villain. That’s my cue to go and get some fresh air. Thanks for your company, correspondence and strong views on Arne Slot. I’ve had no emails about Sean Dyche, but the afternoon most definitely belonged to him.
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“Just wondering,” says Roy Everitt. “When did Liverpool last sack a manager?”
I think it was about this time 10 years ago – Brendan Rodgers. Liverpool were 10th in the Premier League. Right now, they are 11th, and they will slip to 12th if Everton win at Old Trafford on Monday night. But Slot has won a league title, whereas Rodgers had only a near-miss in the bank.
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