Liverpool host Qarabag FK at Anfield in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday.The Reds registered a 3-0 win at Marseille in their last European outing, climbing to fourth in the

Mohamed Salah is starting again for Liverpool in the Champions League at Marseille in his return from the Africa Cup of Nations

His comments highlight how results in major league matches can shape belief across multiple competitions. For Liverpool, a win would reinforce their credentials despite recent inconsistency. For Arsenal, victory would further strengthen their position at the summit and underline their determination to turn promise into a title-winning campaign.

Arne Slot's side only have themselves to blame for this defeat. Despite not testing Djordje Petrovic in the early stages, Liverpool had the upper hand until Virgil van Dijk's error. The Liverpool captain should have easily cleared his lines from Marcos Senesi's cross but he was punished as Alex Scott fizzed the ball across goal for Evanilson to

The Liverpool striker went close again after half-time, crashing an effort off the post before Jeremie Frimpong forced an own goal to double the Liverpool advantage. Cody Gakpo wrapped up the victory with a smart finish in the final minute of stoppage time.

Liverpool's Premier League winless streak hit five games — their longest of the season — following an error-filled 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.