Hearing his Liverpool team branded as dull and boring is 'hard to hear,' says manager Arne Slot although the Dutchman says he cannot completely disagree with the criticism.

Liverpool welcome Leeds to Anfield on New Year's Day. Arne Slot's men have rolled off 3 consecutive league victories and will look to keep the momentum going.

Liverpool and Leeds United have a history of classic encounters, with their long-running rivalry established during the 1960s and 1970s. Both clubs were crowned champions on England under Bill Shankly and Don Revie respectively and clashes between the clubs are not to be missed.

Premier League champion Liverpool has parted ways with its set-piece coach Aaron Briggs. Liverpool said in a brief statement on its website that Briggs “departed his role” after joining coach Arne Slot’s backroom staff in July last year.

Liverpool owns a Premier League-worst minus-9 net goals from non-penalty set pieces. On Tuesday, set-piece coach Aaron Briggs left the club by mutual decision.

West Ham will slip seven points adrift of safety if they lose to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday (20:00 GMT) in a game which sees Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo face the club that sacked him in September.