Liverpool and Arsenal have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.Both the Premier League giants are actively looking to sign the Spanish defender this summer

As Liverpool prepare to host Tottenham in a pivotal Premier League encounter at Anfield, the title sits tantalisingly within reach. Arne Slot, armed with an almost fully-fit squad, knows that a single point would be enough to secure Liverpool’s 20th league crown — but settling for second best has never been the Anfield way.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has rejected the notion that his team’s imminent Premier League title triumph has come easy and says it's harder than ever to win games in England’s top division.