Arne Slot’s future as Liverpool head coach is coming under even greater scrutiny after the Reds dropped points to Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
The result leaves the Merseysiders trailing Aston Villa in fifth place, where a win against Igor Tudor’s hopeless Spurs would have seen them leapfrog the Villans to fourth.
With rumours abound around legendary ex-Red Steven Gerrard taking an interim position until the summer, the question remains as to whether or not FSG’s decision-makers will bow to increasing public pressure.
Slot’s odds of being the next Premier League manager to face the sack were slashed to 11/4 after the weekend’s draw, making him the third most likely boss to lose his job behind Oliver Glasner and Scott Parker.
* Premier League manager sacking odds (Oddschecker)
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Though we’re still of the opinion here at Empire of the Kop – based on clear evidence of FSG’s dealings in the past – that the Dutchman will retain his position until the summer at the earliest, things aren’t looking good.
Research carried out by BBC Sport’s Emlyn Begley found that Liverpool would be on as many as 60 points at this stage had they not conceded late after the 90-minute mark against eight league opponents.
That would have put us a point behind Manchester City in second and 10 behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
If FSG’s decision-makers do go down the drastic route of sacking Arne Slot, it’s highly unlikely that their preferred choice of manager (quite possibly Xabi Alonso) comes in this late into the 2025/26 campaign.
Far more likely that an interim boss is selected to guide us to the finish line and, hopefully, one that delivers Champions League football.
Steven Gerrard’s name has been frequently touted as a potential option, were we to opt for a change in management.
And whilst we’re generally not in favour of sacking Liverpool managers in anything other than extreme circumstances, there’s a cold logic behind the option that could appeal.
Looking at Michael Carrick’s points tally at Manchester United, you could forgive some fans for suggesting a change at the top would solve things – or at the very least improve matters until the summer.
Most points since Michael Carrick’s first game in charge of Manchester United:
🥇 Man Utd — 22🥈 Arsenal — 21🥉 Man City — 18
Leading the way. 🔝 pic.twitter.com/CDbShWYXth
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 16, 2026
But this feels like a bit of a cheap narrative. As The Anfield Wrap’s Mo Stewart rightly points out on X (formerly Twitter), the Manchester United boss has had the luxury of more time to work with his players on the training ground in between games.
Well, for starters – set us up differently. Which means, different tactics, different instructions. Another thing is an improvement in fitness levels. We are gassed by 60' now. New manager, staff would have their own fitness drills, coaching drills and we'd see those changes.
— Nikhil Mahajan (@nikhilvmahajan) March 16, 2026
When playing every three days, how much time does a coach get on the training ground with his players? Not enough time to learn a new set of instructions instantly. No coincidence that Carrick has been the best new manager with only one game a week at most to deal with.
— Mo Stewart (@The_Mighty_Mojo) March 16, 2026
Gerrard, or any other option, if brought in, would not be afforded the same privilege.
There is, of course, something to be said for the fabled new manager bounce in the short term. But none of this feels like a guaranteed fix.
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I’ll Take SG till next season with hendo and milly at his side slot has been found out. Poor football far to slow and negative ..
We are drifting aimlessly under slot, who’s run out of ideas. Same mistakes almost every game. Manchester United have had a response from Carrick, definitly getting the best out of the players, they look more organised and compact, and counter attacking football is getting them results.
I look at the fixtures coming up and on the current performances you can’t see us getting champions league football next season. A Everton A Manchester United H Chelsea A villa H palace H brentford
We will be out of the fa cup against Manchester city and even against galatasaray on yesterday’s form we have it all to do.
We are rudderless under slot, change is needed and now. Unfortunately can’t see FSG doing anything. I wouldn’t count on FSG getting the right manager after slot either. They are just as clueless as slot.
thanks but no thanks,average manager who is stripping away our footballing identity,also he will ruin us for the next decade by not playing the kids,they will all leave.Klopp made us a dream for kids,slot is dismantling it all,get him out now.
Slot has managed to destroy the team and is n ow working on destroying what remains of the club. Last year the team was that of Klopp and Slolt made sure it was dismantled. We are floundering.
For the good of the club Slot needs to GO NOW we’re in freefall and have to bite the bullet and need to get GERRARD in as interim Manager until the summer
I would get Alonso in and captain Stevie as assistant head coach to give the lads a boost in their morale and confidence. We have a good team but these lads have been playing like headless chickens…
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