Arne Slot has accepted the FA charge leveled at him following the Merseyside derby - the Liverpool head coach's punishment will be determined by an independent panel

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing a touchline ban after accepting a Football Association (FA) charge following his Merseyside derby red card. The club and Slot’s assistant Sipke Hulshoff also accepted separate charges prior to Wednesday’s deadline.

The Football Association (FA) has charged Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, and both Liverpool and Everton following the dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park in the final Merseyside derby at the stadium.

The Liverpool manager allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.

Liverpool have now played three Premier League matches in eight days, drawing away days at Everton and Villa while beating Wolves 2-1.

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking about the pressures of the title race as Arsenal bid to close in. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not concentrating on Arsenal after his side’s slip-up against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

Arne Slot admits he took a ‘risk’ with Liverpool star Conor Bradley during the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Northern Irishman came on in the 66th minute to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold but was forced off with injury in the closing stages.

Liverpool team confirmed to face Aston Villa in the Premier League. Arne Slot has named his Liverpool team for tonight’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa. The Reds boss makes one change from the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers three days ago.