Liverpool fire manager Arne Slot after disastrous second season in Premier League stunner
Liverpool FC has parted ways with manager Arne Slot following a disappointing second season. After winning the Premier League in his first year, Slot's team finished fifth and lost 19 games across all competitions. The club's owners stated that the decision was difficult but necessary for future progress.
- ▪Arne Slot was fired after Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League and lost 19 matches this season.
- ▪The club recorded its worst points total since the 2015-16 season with just 60 points.
- ▪Liverpool is expected to hire Andoni Iraola, the former Bournemouth coach, as Slot's replacement.
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Soccer Liverpool fire manager Arne Slot after disastrous second season in Premier League stunner By Jake Nisse Published May 30, 2026, 11:29 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Liverpool fired manager Arne Slot after a hugely difficult second season in charge. Slot, who won the Premier League last season after replacing Jurgen Klopp, saw his side slump to a fifth-place finish this year and lose 19 games in all competitions. Liverpool also finished with just 60 points in the league for the club’s worst tally since 2015-16 and lost in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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