Florian Wirtz transfer bombshell as Virgil van Dijk successor identified

Liverpool are still looking to find their rhythm and rediscover their mojo after a rough couple of months – and they have a trip to Manchester City up next

It’s been a difficult few weeks for Liverpool. Their grip on the Premier League title has slipped rapidly – especially with Arsenal racking up wins and clean sheets like nobody’s business.

And being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace was another blow. Pinpointing exactly what’s gone wrong at Liverpool isn’t easy. But with summer signings underperforming, long-time stalwarts suddenly looking wobbly, and the team’s once-unshakable self-belief starting to erode, there are plenty offering theories.

Last weekend offered some domestic relief for Liverpool, as they secured a much-needed win over Aston Villa – their first Premier League victory since mid-September. The result lifted them back up to third in the table and a triumph over title rivals Manchester City on Sunday could completely transform the mood on the red half of Merseyside. With that in mind, here are the latest stories from around Anfield.