Arne Slot said referee Michael Oliver to blame if Liverpool missed out on title - Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were both shown red cards in the aftermath of the Reds’ 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline ban after his outburst at referee Michael Oliver in the Merseyside Derby, but Keith Hackett believes a bigger punishment could be on the way

Liverpool manager Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver he would blame him if the club fail to win this season's Premier League.The Dutchman was shown a straight red card after he confronted Oliver and one of his assistant referees on the pitch following his side's 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month.

Arne Slot was forced to shake his side up at half-time as Liverpool came from behind to beat bottom of the table Southampton and move 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League

It was another positive weekend for Liverpool as it hunts down a 20th top-flight title - and, incredibly, it's possible Everton could hand its rivals the title in a few weeks.

Liverpool are currently 13 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League table, but an unexpected turn of events could see that change. The Reds and Arne Slot were recently sanctioned by the FA following the brawl that ensued after their draw against Everton.