Liverpool boss Arne Slot has come out fighting ahead of his side's return to Premier League action (Image: Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Their Premier League title defence may have already been consigned to the dustbin by many. But Arne Slot is adamant appearances have been deceptive for Liverpool this season.

Dismal defeat at Manchester City a fortnight ago sent the champions tumbling to eighth place and a whopping eight points behind Arsenal, giving Slot much to ponder over the recent international break.

It represents Liverpool's lowest league position since April 2023 on the back of a run of five losses in six Premier League games, as many as they had lost in the previous 49 such matches. READ MORE : Arne Slot admits Alexander Isak selection risk as his Liv

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