Liverpool are preparing to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup after Arne Slot's champions have made a flawless start to their defence of the Premier League title View 4 Images Arne Slot has enjoyed a perfect start to the season with Premier League champions Liverpool

Liverpool maintained their flawless start to the season on Saturday, fending off a spirited Everton comeback to clinch a 2-1 victory in the Merseyside derby. ‌

With title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City both dropping two points in a cagey 1-1 draw, Arne Slot's champions of England now enjoy a five-point lead at the top of the table after just five matches. The focus now shifts to the Carabao Cup, with Southampton set to visit Anfield on Tuesday night. Last season, record 10-time winners Liverpool made

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