Top of the Champions League table and into the last 16 with the most money banked. This was the perfect return to Europe’s elite competition for Liverpool, setting up Arne Slot’s side for a crack at lifting the trophy for a seventh time and significantly boosting the club’s balance sheet.

Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to PSV in the final league phase game of the Champions League did not prevent them from finishing top of their group and they have pocketed a huge sum of money as a result

Liverpool midfielder endured a tricky time at the Asian club and parted company today, avoiding the impending back-to-back sacking.

Steven Gerrard has left his post as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months with the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.

PSV and Liverpool may have likely secured their spots secured for the top 24 to move on in the Champions League but that doesn't mean that this is a meaningless fixture. Liverpool are currently a perfect seven wins from seven matches during the league phase and can ensure a first place finish with at least a draw in this match.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club are already working on strengthening in the summer transfer window but insists he is happy with his squad.