With aggression in advanced positions, and near-flawless defending, Liverpool increasingly look like the complete side

Liverpool's perfect mix and match of Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal and Arne Slot's symphony destroyed Manchester City, writes Phil McNulty.

Klopp did a terrific job at Liverpool, and his legacy is engraved in the history of the club. Joe Gomez rightly said that Slot didn’t want to fill Klopp’s shoes or be like him. He did not make any major changes to the squad in the summer, and basically, he is playing with the same team as last season.

Arne Slot has been a revelation since he took over from Jurgen Klopp in the summer. He is now in pole position to win the Premier League title at the first time of asking.

Jurgen Klopp tried to persuade Leroy Sane to join Liverpool during phone calls before the winger signed for Manchester City. Sane, who has been linked with a move to the Reds this season, caught the eye of several top European clubs with his impressive performances at Schalke as a teenager.

Vitor Matos left Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp did in the summer. He says he isn't surprised by how well Arne Slot is doing since the Dutchman took over at Anfield.

Liverpool have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions after beating Manchester City 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday. In one of the most anticipated clashes of the season, the Reds extended their