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The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?

Jurgen Klopp signed off his eight-year reign with a trophy and Champions League qualification.

Here's how Slot can build on that foundation to capitalise on his predecessor's legacy…



Get off to a flyer - and then stay at Man City and Arsenal's levels.

But scoring wins over the top two could be a decisive factor come the final standings.

City's relentless nature in the second half of the season made up for their defeat at Arsenal but, for Liverpool, the psychological boost of victory in these massive head-to-heads would be huge.

It was March 2022 when they last beat Arsenal in the league

He missed 27 of his 33 big openings.

How does Slot get more out of Liverpool's £85m investment?

But with Salah (sixth) and Luis Diaz (12th) also ranking high for big chances missed last season, there is a wider finishing problem at Liverpool.

Liverpool had the highest Expected Goals (xG) total in the Premier League last season but underperformed that figure, having scored 86 rather than their anticipated 89.3.

In contrast, Arsenal and Man City both scored 14 goals more than their xG figures suggested they should have

Liverpool are still yet to make a signing since Slot's arrival and while we've already discussed ways they can improve with their current group, it feels as though defensive midfield is an area they need to address in the transfer market.

Wataru Endo and Alexis Mac Allister shared duties in the holding role last season but with Slot often using a double pivot in that area of the park and questions over whether Endo is a long-term solution for Liverpool, a recruit is required.

That would free up Mac Allister to play in a No 10 role more akin to what he had at Brighton but perhaps also give Liverpool's defence some more security - they did, after all, fall 1-0 behind in 23 matches last season.

Galvanise the Liverpool fans

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And Slot and his players will need the Liverpool fans - and that famous Anfield atmosphere - at their backs to reach where they want to be.

Significant signings, big-name contract extensions and a goal-heavy fast start would help those fans believe Liverpool can kick on and challenge for top honours under Slot - and have them singing his name, just as Klopp implored them to.

What are the key dates for the 2024/25 season?

The 2024/25 Premier League season will start on the weekend of Friday August 16 and conclude on Sunday May 25 2025.

The campaign will run over 33 weekends, four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek.

The Community Shield will take place on Saturday 10 August and the FA Cup final will take place on Saturday May 17, the weekend before the Premier League's final day.

The Champions League final will be held on Saturday May 31

The Europa League final will be played on Wednesday May 21 in Bilbao, with the UEFA Conference League final a week later on Wednesday May 28.

Live Premier League on Sky Sports in 2024/25

Sky Sports will show 128 games exclusively live in the 2024/25 season - and a brand new agreement between Sky Sports and the Premier League means even more live matches from 2025/26.

From 2025, Sky Sports will broadcast a record minimum of 215 Premier League matches a season after finalising a new four-year agreement.

Throughout the 2024/25 season, you can watch Premier League match highlights for free - without being a Sky Sports subscriber.

You'll find highlights from every Premier League game in the Score Centre, as well as on the Sky Sports website and Sky Sports app shortly after full-time, or from 5.15pm for midday Saturday kick-offs
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