Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on 16 February and the draw at Aston Villa on 19 February, when he missed an open goal.

Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Arne Slot has added to his criticism of Darwin Nunez by saying it was unacceptable to him that the striker did not work hard enough in each of his last two appearances. The Liverpool head coach was critical of the £85m forward’s effort in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa,

First-half goals from Mohamed Salah – his 30th of the season – and Dominik Szoboszlai ensured the Reds saw off the champions.