Arne Slot: The best teams don’t just admire their efforts – they keep pushing forward.

The league leaders welcome the defending champions to Anfield for a 4pm GMT kick-off, holding an eight-point lead and boosted by a midweek 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

"Let me begin by saying Wednesday was a remarkable night for this club," writes Reds head coach Slot in his matchday programme.

"To overcome a team like Real Madrid, everything has to align – the players’ performance, the electric atmosphere from the fans, the preparation, and the sheer determination. All of these elements came together. While it wasn’t flawless – as a coach, you always chase an ideal that may not exist – the key ingredients were all present."