While their rivals faltered around them on the weekend, Arne Slot’s machine increased their lead at the top of the Premier League.

As Xabi Alonso, who was the early favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp, arrives at Anfield in the Champions League… how different might life have looked for both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Pearce and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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