Is he getting sacked? Liverpool decision is clear after Burnley catastrophy:
Liverpool’s season has reached a point where results are no longer dismissed as temporary stumbles. A home draw against Burnley did not derail their title defence outright, but it intensified scrutiny around a project that was expected to dominate rather than drift.
Despite growing noise around Anfield, Liverpool’s leadership has chosen calm over chaos. According to The Athletic, there is no immediate move being considered against head coach Arne Slot, even as pressure continues to build.
Burnley draw exposes uncomfortable trend
Liverpool were held to a 1,1 stalemate by relegation threatened Burnley, surrendering two points at home in a match that once looked routine. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring shortly before half time after Dominik Szoboszlai missed from the penalty spot, before Marcus Edwards struck the equaliser in the second half.
According to GIVEMESPORT, the result extended Liverpool’s run of league draws to four, something the club has not experienced since 2008. After 22 Premier League matches, they have collected only 10 wins, a return that contrasts sharply with their fast start to the season.
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The league table still shows Liverpool inside the top four, but the sense of control they once had is beginning to fade.
Owners resist panic as scrutiny intensifies
Slot’s standing inside the club remains intact. According to The Athletic, Fenway Sports Group are determined not to repeat the cycle of short term managerial decisions seen elsewhere in the Premier League, notably at Chelsea and Manchester United.
Slot arrived with considerable credit after leading Liverpool to the 2024,25 Premier League title in his first campaign following Jurgen Klopp’s departure. That trust was backed by a heavily funded summer, bringing in Alexander Isak, Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike.
Results since then have been uneven. Several new signings are still finding their footing, while Mohamed Salah has struggled at times to reach his usual level of influence.
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Fan reaction hints at shifting mood
Frustration among supporters is becoming harder to ignore. One fan, quoted by GIVEMESPORT, reacted to the Burnley result by saying, “The tide has well and truly turned on Arne Slot, not sacking him now is just delaying the inevitable, there’s no coming back once the fans are gone.”
Another supporter added, “Arne Slot really denied us of an easy back to back Premier League titles.”
While those reactions do not reflect the entire fanbase, The Athletic reported that Liverpool are aware confidence in the post Klopp era is starting to weaken among sections of supporters.
Season defining stretch looms large
Liverpool now approach a run of fixtures that could either steady the project or deepen doubts. Matches against Marseille, Bournemouth, Qarabag and Newcastle United offer opportunities to restore rhythm and belief.
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A home clash with Manchester City on February 8 is viewed internally as a major barometer of progress. According to The Athletic, Champions League qualification is considered the non negotiable target this season, particularly after a summer spend reported at close to £400 million.
Liverpool remain competitive, but patience is no longer unlimited, and the coming weeks may decide how long stability can be sustained.
Sources: GIVEMESPORT, The Athletic
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