Liverpool have been winless in the Premier League since clinching the title at Anfield in April, and former Manchester United captain Roy Keane is not impressed by Arne Slot's side
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Roy Keane has slammed Arne Slot's Liverpool(Image: Sky Sports/Stick to Football)
Roy Keane has urged Liverpool to "show some class" and has criticised their lacklustre approach on the pitch since clinching the Premier League title.
The Reds sealed top spot with a resounding 5-1 win over Tottenham in April, yet haven't enjoyed a league victory since.
Arne Slot's team suffered a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea, managed only a 2-2 draw against Arsenal despite leading by two goals, and most recently squandered a 2-1 lead in a 3-2 loss to Brighton.
The games have not been indicative of a side that, upon winning the title, had only lost two games all season. And Manchester United icon Keane is not impressed with how quickly Slot's team have downed tools.
"Liverpool have switched off – they're irritating me," he said. "It doesn't matter [that they've won the league], but the fringe players and the B team are coming in – what kind of message is that? I'm thinking come on – show a bit of class. [Mohamed] Salah scores a goal, and he's taking pictures – the game's still on. Liven up a little bit!"
While Salah did take a selfie with the Kop, the moment came after he scored to make it 4-1 against Spurs, all but wrapping up Liverpool's title amidst a celebratory atmosphere at Anfield.
Mo Salah celebrates after scoring against Spurs in April
Mo Salah celebrates after scoring against Spurs in April
Slot then shuffled his squad for the matches against Chelsea and Brighton, with many fans viewing these less critical games as chances to see the squad in action. The Reds' clash with Arsenal was a tightly contested battle with their nearest rivals, ending in what many agreed was a deserved draw, reports the Mirror.
With just one fixture left, the Reds can now only achieve a maximum of 86 points, falling short of Arsenal's runner-up total from the previous season by three points.
However, speaking after he won the Premier League, Slot admitted that motivating his players for the final four games could be a tough task, with the Dutch coach and his players also spotted enjoying some much-needed R&R time in Dubai since sealing the title.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Arne Slot head coach of Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk captain of Liverpool celebrating after being named Champions of the Premier League at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk celebrated in front of their fans after beating Spurs in April
"It's difficult for a team who has already won the league to train so many days in a row," Slot said. "We have hardly had any time off in the season because of so many competitions - I want to make that clear.
"The boys deserved a few days off, it's been a long season for us, to train three days is enough to be physically ready for the game. To be mentally ready is something different.
"At the end of the season you have to find the right balance to be mentally fresh... I think the honest answer is yes (it is harder to motivate them)."
Liverpool's final game of the season is against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield. Slot's team will have the opportunity to hoist the trophy in front of their supporters for the first time in 35 years, after being denied that chance during the 2020 Covid-interrupted season.