EPL Insights: Martin Keown and Redknapp Weigh in on Arne Slot's Future Following Liverpool's 3-0 Defeat to Forest
Published on November 23, 2025 at 07:45 AM
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Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has forecasted the future of Liverpool manager Arne Slot at Anfield.
This prediction was also supported by former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp following the Premier League matches on Saturday.
Liverpool suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in front of their home crowd at Anfield, marking the Reds’ sixth loss in seven Premier League games.
Arne Slot’s team now trails eight points behind leaders Arsenal, who are set to face Tottenham in the North London Derby on Saturday.
The two former Premier League players believe that Slot will not be dismissed despite Liverpool’s disappointing performance this season.
Slot, who clinched the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield, is currently under significant pressure, as his tactics appear ineffective and his summer signings have not made an impact.
“The wheels are coming off for Arne Slot now,” Keown remarked on Final Score.
“He has invested £450 million in players, yet they are regressing. They have simply been outmatched. Whether this constitutes a crisis, I can’t say, but it is certainly a serious issue for the manager to have six defeats out of seven. It's unthinkable.”
“It’s not uncommon for a manager to win the league one year and be sacked the next; Claudio Ranieri in 2017 is a recent example, as he lost his job just months after miraculously leading Leicester City to the title.”
Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp concurs with Keown’s assessment, stating on Sky Sports:
“Looking at Liverpool now, this is what I anticipated happening last season. After Jurgen Klopp departed the club, I thought it would negatively impact the team. However, it didn’t. They achieved something remarkable and won the league.”
“At this moment, I believe it’s a time for patience because there will be pundits and others calling for the manager’s dismissal.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Liverpool sack Arne Slot this season?
According to experts like Martin Keown and Jamie Redknapp, it is unlikely that Liverpool will dismiss Arne Slot despite the team's poor performance this season.
What has contributed to Liverpool's recent struggles?
Liverpool's struggles can be attributed to ineffective tactics, a lack of impact from summer signings, and a series of disappointing results, including six losses in seven Premier League matches.
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