Former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso makes his return to Anfield on Tuesday as his Bayer Leverkusen side visit Liverpool in this tasty looking Champions League match up.  Currently in a somewhat disappointing sixth position in the Bundesliga,

In a battle of two rising managerial stars, Arne Slot came out on top on Tuesday as Liverpool cruised to a 4-0 victory over Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, extending his near-perfect start to life as the Reds' manager and putting the rest of Europe on notice.

Arne Slot is making life as Liverpool manager look easy after securing the 14th win of his first 16 games in charge. Just how far can he take this team this season?

Saturday's early evening kickoff is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock praises Arne Slot's tactical ability after the Reds' 4-0 Champions League win against Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored a second-half hat-trick as they maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield on Tuesday. Arne Slot's men provisionally lead the standings of Europe's elite competition with their fourth win in four matches,