The new Liverpool boss is learning about every aspect of life on Merseyside - including the Christmas fixture schedule. - and Slot explained one message he received from his predecessor.

Jurgen Klopp bid an emotional farewell to Anfield in May earlier this year as he left Liverpool to be replaced by Arne Slot, who has enjoyed an excellent start to life in the Premier League

Liverpool’s overall record on Boxing Day is excellent, playing 92 times, winning 45, drawing 24 and losing 23. That last of those defeats came against Man City in 2013. You may remember a particularly terrible offside decision to deny Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling from racing through on goal.