Gary Neville has urged Liverpool supporters to ignore speculation that Arne Slot could be shown the door after a disappointing run of results. Despite a promising start to the season, the reigning Premier League champions languish in 11th place, trailing Arsenal by 11 points.

Even though Liverpool kicked off their campaign with five back-to-back wins, the performances left much to be desired. A 2-0 lead against Bournemouth was quickly overturned before they managed to snatch a victory, while last-minute goals saved the day against Newcastle United and Burnley.

The narrow 1-0 win over Arsenal marked the team's only clean sheet during this period. The crucial factor for Slot is that, despite the shaky displays, his side were consistently bagging three points - something they're struggling to do now.

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Liverpool have tasted victory in just one of their previous seven matches in the English top-flight, and have recently suffered consecutive 3-0 defeats. With the club far from their desired position in the table, rumours about Slot's future have started to circulate online.

However, Neville is convinced that the manager's job is not in immediate jeopardy. Speaking on his podcast, the former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit said: "There's no way that Arne Slot should be in danger or losing his job.

"I've heard murmurs; you go on social media and all that nonsense, forget that. Some Liverpool fans will say, 'Don't talk about my football club like that', but come on, let's have some sense here.

"This is a really good manager, who's a brilliant front man for the club as well in the way he handles himself. He's got real class. For me, he's having a really bad time.

"I think he's got to somehow reverse back down the road quite quickly and do something different, intervene and sort out what he thinks might be some really difficult decisions staring him in the face, maybe give the players a little bit of help with the make-up of the teams he is picking.

"I love the style of play, by the way. I love it when they go punch for punch, but when you're going punch for punch with teams and you're not coming out on top, you do have to change that.

"You do have to do something different. I think the players will be expecting that of him, never mind the media and the fans. For Arne Slot, I think it's a real challenging moment.

"He's going to come under pressure; people are going to start saying the fatal words of, 'Is he in trouble?' But let's not get too carried away with that. He's just signed £450million worth of players and he's got to try and settle them in.

"Those players who have come into the club have got to step up and prove they can deliver, and the players who have been there a long time - the leaders, captains and experienced players - have to provide stability in the dressing room so the new players don't feel like they're taking all the pressure themselves."

Liverpool dominated the lion's share of possession against Forest on Saturday. The Reds also outshot their opponents 21 to 15 and completed over 400 more passes than Sean Dyche's side, making it clear why Slot felt his side controlled proceedings.

However, the Liverpool boss refused to point the finger at his players. The Dutchman said: "It is my responsibility. If we win or lose, it is my responsibility.

"But what I also see is the team - and, by the way, our fans as well - stay until the end, support the team until the end, and the players keep on trying until the end.

"What I also saw today, but it wasn't at City - and at City we are not the only team that struggles in the first half - and in every other game we've played, we've been the dominant team and we were able to create chances."

Liverpool will be determined to return to winning ways when they lock horns with PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. In the Premier League, the Reds are set to face West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Hammers are battling to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Liverpool aim to climb back into the top half of the table.

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