Liverpool are closing in on being mathematically confirmed as the Premier League champions for 2024-25, and a change in rules means that Federico Chiesa is still likely to receive a winners’ medal,

With his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation effectively becoming 4-2-4 when Liverpool pressed, the back line found themselves better protected with Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister alongside each other as either Szoboszlai or Jones operated in the more advanced midfield role. Slot also got the best out of Cody Gakpo by playing him off the left.