Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been accused of aggressively confronting referee Michael Oliver, suggesting the official would be to blame

Liverpool manager Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver he would blame him if the club fail to win this season's Premier League. The Dutchman was shown a straight red card after he confronted Oliver and one of his assistant referees on the pitch following his side's 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month.

Arne Slot was accused of telling match officials, “If we don’t win the league, I’ll f*****g blame you” as tempers flared after the chaotic 2-2 draw with Everton last month. Slot was shown a red card following a last-minute equaliser by Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park after approaching the officials in a “confrontational and aggressive” manner,