Liverpool news: Danny Murphy on Premier League and Arne Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot “must be in dreamland” and now has a “wonderful platform” to build from after the Reds’ Premier League title win, says former midfielder Danny Murphy.

The Reds’ 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday saw them confirmed as the 2024-25 champions and secured Slot the league title in his first season in charge.

It is Liverpool’s 20th top flight trophy – equalling the record of rivals Manchester United – and their first since 2019-20 under Jurgen Klopp.

“It’s a phenomenal first season – so much to admire,” Murphy told BBC Sport. “Slot has ingratiated himself with the fans quickly. They took to him – obviously easier when you’re winning games of course.

“The way he conducts himself, the knowledge, the wisdom. It’s things like the game at Old Trafford where he was talking about tactics and what they planned to do to win the game. There are so many little details that he has. He obviously loves the game and knows the game.

“There are so many things that they’ve done that’s worked for them, so many things to like. That’s a great platform for them to now go and build on.”

Following in the footsteps of Klopp was never going to be an easy task, but Slot could not have asked for much more from his first campaign at the helm – winning the title, reaching the final of the Carabao Cup and quarter-finals of the Champions League.

“He’s probably had an easier ride than he ever anticipated because he would have envisaged some hiccups, and there haven’t really been many,” Murphy added.

“He has given himself a wonderful platform where the fans are on board. They’ve loved what they’ve seen – they like him, they’re singing his name and they’re eulogising about him.

“It’s all positive. He must be in dreamland, honestly.

“It’s just an unbelievable start for him. Let’s be perfectly honest about this, the most ardent Liverpool fans and pundits – and I’m one of them – never envisaged a league title this year after Klopp leaving, and making one signing.

“It’s just incredible.”