Liverpool manager Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver he would blame him if the club fail to win this season's Premier League. The Dutchman was shown a straight red card after he confronted Oliver and one of his assistant referees on the pitch following his side's 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month.

Slot admitted to the charges while being awarded a two-match touchline suspension along with his assistant Sipke Hulshoff, but clarified he told Oliver Liverpool would have him “to thank for” if they slipped up in their quest for a record-equalling 20th English title.

Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline ban after his outburst at referee Michael Oliver in the Merseyside Derby, but Keith Hackett believes a bigger punishment could be on the way

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted he must set a better example in the future after details of his expletive-laden rant at referee Michael Oliver were revealed. Slot lost his temper with Oliver in the aftermath of the Merseyside derby with Everton,

Arne Slot X-rated rant at Michael Oliver revealed as Liverpool boss explodes at referee - “If we don’t win the league, I’ll f****** blame you”

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was charged by the FA last month following his behaviour in the aftermath of the Merseyside derby at Everton, as assistant Sipke Hulshoff was also sent off

Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were both shown red cards in the aftermath of the Reds’ 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Arne Slot allegedly told referee Michael Oliver "if we don't win the league, I'll f---ing blame you," in the aftermath of Liverpool's draw with Everton last month.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the press in France on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg showdown with Paris Saint German

Arne Slot has responded after he was accused of saying he would blame referee Michael Oliver if Liverpool do not win the Premier League, following the Merseyside derby draw with Everton last