UK media's damning Arne Slot and Roy Hodgson point after Liverpool vs Chelsea - 'This is worse'

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Liverpool was held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, with the UK's media reacting to growing fan unrest and Arne Slot facing scrutiny11:14, 10 May 2026Updated 11:15, 10 May 2026Arne Slot reacts during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool's Champions League ambitions took a knock as it was held to a lackluster 1-1 stalemate against an underwhelming Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday.Ryan Gravenberch handed the Reds an ideal opening with an early strike, but the visitors were handed a route back when Enzo Fernandez's free-kick evaded everyone and crept in at the far post.The resulting 90 minutes dragged interminably before the final whistle was greeted by boos from the home crowd. Liverpool.com was once again present at Anfield to watch events unfold, along with the UK's assembled media.

Here's what they made of another uninspiring performance from the Reds.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Ouedraogo interest, Gordon talks, Chelsea reactionREAD MORE: How many points Liverpool needs for Champions League qualification after Chelsea setbackPaul Joyce - The Times"Some of Liverpool's all-time greats, including Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, will reconvene on Sunday for a trip down memory lane."It will be 40 years to the day since the club completed the league and FA Cup Double in Dalglish's first season as player-manager and the duo will be among those reminiscing about a remarkable campaign at the city's MandS Bank Arena."Memories will abound about beating their neighbours Everton at Wembley having claimed the title, and the event is sure to draw crowds."The past will always remain so alluring while the present is like this."Liverpool still hasn't secured Champions League qualification heading into its final two games(Image: Getty Images)Andy Hunter - The Guardian"Liverpool are crawling towards Champions League qualification with dissent on their backs."There were boos on the final whistle, louder boos when Arne Slot withdrew Rio Ngumoha for Alexander Isak and jeers while Chelsea were dominating possession. The sound of Anfield captured Liverpool's performance to perfection."Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Dominic King - The Telegraph"Much water has passed under the bridge since January 1, 2011, but that bleak afternoon must be revisited following Liverpool's latest false step."The context: Liverpool played host to Bolton Wanderers and Roy Hodgson was manager. In the tunnel, there is a slogan proclaiming to players that "it's the emotion that gets you" before they head onto the pitch – Anfield is different in terms of the energy that can be drawn from emotion but, at present, positivity is non-existent."Arne Slot is facing more pressure after Liverpool dropped points against Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)Paul Gorst - Liverpool Echo"It's hard to know at this stage of a tired, underwhelming season just who is the most desperate for it to end."Is it the exhausted Liverpool players, punch-drunk after 18 defeats in 55 games?