Dutch coaches have worked for decades across European leagues but Arne Slot is the first to win the top flight in England where many of his compatriots have suffered dents to their reputations over the years.

"Our playing style is not so much different," said Slot, of comparisons with Klopp, at his first press conference in early July. An unbeaten pre-season was followed by three successive wins – including a 3-0 victory at fierce rivals Man Utd – in a perfect start to the Premier League campaign.

Arne Slot says Liverpool believed they could win the Premier League title all season long. The Reds clinched a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown on Sunday after they dismissed Tottenham Hotspur