Steve McManaman pinpoints when 'questions should be asked' of Arne Slot's Liverpool future after 'capitulation' against PSV

Steve McManaman insists it is 'far too early' to question Arne Slot's future at Liverpool - despite the Reds' dismal form continuing with an embarrassing 4-1 home defeat by PSV.

The Dutch side heaped further pressure on Slot as they dealt Liverpool a ninth defeat in 12 matches on another chastening night at Anfield.

But McManaman believes Slot's position should not be called into doubt unless their woeful results continue beyond their clash with Arsenal in mid-January.

'I personally think "no", the ex-Liverpool star said on TNT Sports when asked about Slot's future.

'I think it's far too early to come up with a question like that. They'd have to go out of the Champions League and be wallowing near the bottom of the league. 

'They play Arsenal second week of January, that's when the question should be asked. They'll be halfway through the season by then.'

Ex-Reds captain Steven Gerrard added: 'That's the world we live in. I've been in that position myself. 

'You understand there are going to be serious questions asked That comes with the territory, that's life especially at the top end.'

Liverpool have now suffered the most defeats over a 12-game spell since November 1953 to January 1954. They have also lost three consecutive games by a margin of three goals for the first time since December 1953.

Slot's side got off to the worst possible start against PSV as Virgil van Dijk's bizarre handball gifted the visitors a penalty that was converted by Ivan Perisic.

Dominik Szoboszlai levelled 10 minutes later but it was a fleeting moment of joy for Slot and his team as they collapsed in shocking second half.

Guus Til put the Eredivisie side ahead early in the second half before Couhaib Driouech's double compounded the misery for Liverpool.

The Reds, 11 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, return to action away at West Ham on Sunday.