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Slot confident Liverpool can match PSG after Man City humbling

Liverpool manager Arne Slot remains defiant that his side can compete with Europe's elite as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Despite suffering a heavy 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City, the Dutchman believes his team's strong early performance at the Etihad proves they possess the quality to match the French champions.

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Wirtz hits back at Van Dijk over claim Liverpool 'gave up'

Florian Wirtz has hit back at suggestions from Virgil van Dijk that Liverpool threw in the towel during their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. The German international insists the squad continued to fight at the Etihad, even as the scoreline shifted heavily in favour of Pep Guardiola’s side.

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Gerrard issues verdict on Slot amid 'sadness' over Liverpool form

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he is "worried" for Arne Slot’s future following a humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, but he does not want to see the manager sacked. The former captain criticised the lack of fighting spirit in the squad after a run of only one win from their last five games in all competitions.

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Nuno 'sad' for fans as West Ham put Dyer through the wringer

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo could not hide his disappointment after his side were eliminated from the FA Cup in a heart-stopping quarter-final clash against Leeds United. Despite a heroic injury-time comeback to force the game into extra-time, the Hammers ultimately saw their Wembley aspirations vanish in a tense penalty shootout at the London Stadium.

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VIDEO: Szoboszlai ushered away from fans after shoulder shrug

Tensions boiled over for Liverpool following their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup. A viral video captured the moment a frustrated Dominik Szoboszlai was led away from the furious travelling faithful by Federico Chiesa, having appeared to shrug his shoulders and gesture for more support from the disgruntled away end at the Etihad Stadium.

Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.